"Dare to Stand Alone'

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"Dare to Stand Alone'

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DARE TO STAND ALONE
(Dedicated to Brother J. A. Bronson.) 

Don't be afraid to stand alone,
The many may be wrong
Bad judgment often has been shown
By people in a throng. 

The *crucifixion pleased the crowd,
But not the thinking few;
If you are right, then be not cowed,
Though none shall stand with you. 

Don't be afraid to speak your mind
Or wince at hoots and jeers,
Be patient, gentle, brave and kind,
Don't dwell in fear of sneers.

If you've a principle that's right,
Then hold it as your own,
Stand up for it and bravely fight,
Although you stand alone. 

The easy way is to forsake
A truth the mob to please,
To tread the paths the many make;
Or sail with every breeze, 

Majorities do wrongful deeds,
As years have plainly shown
And, oh, the courage that it needs,
Sometimes to stand alone.