SELF DENIAL

To feel the tempter's mighty power - without appeal;
To know the pull that money has - and never kneel;
To be enhanced by honor's glare - and have no urge;
To hear the voice of passing pomp - and not submerge;
To be uplifted, lauded high - and sense no pride;
To gain an orator's great fame - and never stride;
To be exalted to the skies - and yet self disdain;
To be condemned and set aside - and not complain'