And rank for her meant duty, various,
Yet equal in its worth, done worthily.
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And rank for her meant duty, various,
Yet equal in its worth, done worthily.
Command was service; humblest service done
By willing and discerning souls was glory.

Take up the White Man's burden.

Take up the White Man's burden.

Thanks to the gods! my boy has done his duty.

Thanks to the gods! my boy has done his duty.

The things which must be, must be for the best,
God helps us do our duty and not shrink,
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The things which must be, must be for the best,
God helps us do our duty and not shrink,
And trust His mercy humbly for the rest.

What is the most important duty? One's duty toward one's parent.

What is the most important duty? One's duty toward one's parent.

But what is your duty? What the day demands.
[Ger., Was aber ist deine Pflicht? Die Forderung des Tages.]

But what is your duty? What the day demands.
[Ger., Was aber ist deine Pflicht? Die Forderung des Tages.]

Left that command
Sole daughter of his voice.

Left that command
Sole daughter of his voice.

In common things the law of sacrifice takes the form of positive
duty.

In common things the law of sacrifice takes the form of positive
duty.

Maintain your post: That's all the fame you need;
For 'tis impossible you should proceed.

Maintain your post: That's all the fame you need;
For 'tis impossible you should proceed.