We choose the right or choose the wrong,

*Choice*

We choose the right or choose the wrong,

And thus succeed or fail;

Although our life be short or long

This truth we can't assail;

But thus it is, and so it goes

By which we gain or lose;

The way will open up, or close,

According as we choose.

If we will chose the Lord of life,

And do His holy will,

However hard the battle strife,

He'll lead us up the hill, --

The hill of manhood fine and grand,

And womanhood sublime,

The hill of life where nobles stand,

Who had a will to climb.

But if we choose the way of sin,

And go with giddy crowds,

There'll be no laurels we shall win,

Nor crown beyond the clouds;

But rather sorrow, gloom and night,

When life is wasted here;

For in the world of bliss and light,

No sinner shall appear.

Then choose today the Lord of truth,

The blessed King above,

And walk with Him from early youth

The way of peace and love,

And leave your impress as you go,

Upon the lives of men;

When you accomplish this, we know

You'll be successful then.

/Walter E. Isenhour/