When we tell about our cause,Politicians only smile;While they mould and make our laws,What care they for rank or file?

Waste no tearsUpon the blotted record of lost years,But turn the leaf, and smile, oh! smile, to seeThe fair white pages that remain for thee.

And the smile that is worth the praises of earth is the smile that shines through tears

...the smile that is worth the praises of earth Is the smile that shines through tears.

And the smile that is worth the praises of earth is the smile that shines through tears.

'Tis easy enough to be pleasant, When life flows along like a song; But the man worth while is the one who will smile when everything goes dead wrong.