O list to the voice of the prophet of old,
Proclaiming in language divine,
The wonderful, wonderful message of truth,
That �they that be wise shall shine.�
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They shall shine as bright as the stars,
In the firmament jeweled with light;
And they that turn many to righteousness
As the stars forever bright.
Tho� rugged the path where our duty may lead,
O! why should we ever repine?
When faithful and true is the promise to all
That �they that be wise shall shine.�
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The grandeur of wealth, and the temples of fame,
Where beauty and splendor combine,
Will perish, forgotten and crumble to dust,
But �they that be wise shall shine.�
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Then let us go forth to the work yet to do,
With zeal that shall never decline,
Be strong in the Lord, and the promise believe,
That �they that be wise shall shine.�
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