Weber State University - Acorn Yearbook (Ogden, UT)

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The The savage who was never taught to pray. Or look for an abode above the earth, Still has a hope that on some brighter day, 11 is spirit shall receive another birth. He sees, away beyond the clouds of gold. A happy hunting ground, from sorrow free; Where with his comrades and his sires of old. His horse and dog shall be his company. Awake, sad mortal, then, and fear no more: I'or hope alone can sweet contentment bring! Prepare to meet, your Lord. His works adore, Who soon shall come to reign on earth as King. The bliss the future has in store for thee— Were it -evealed. wouldst thou in darkness grope? And after all, what thought could sweeter be, More comfort to the soul impart than Hope? Alumni.

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The Acorn—Page 10 The hope that rises in the human breast. Oft helps the weary pilgrim on his way: “Man never is. but always to be blessed.” By hope his fears are vanished day by day. The farmer plants where oft the crop has failed; Hope gives to him assurances most dear, Assurances that stand though oft assailed; And thus through life he plods from year to year. The heavens may be dark and drear above, From home and friends we may be severed far, The cold world seem to have no deeds of love, Yet after all appears a brighter star. As night is darkest just before the day. So doubt increases till it gains its height; And as the morning sun sends forth a ray, So our life's star extends to us a light. It often hap’s that when a child of God Falls to the ground discouraged and forlorn. A thousand buds he crushes to the sod, Which fragrant flowers and fruits would have borne. That spark of revelation kindly given Should not by disappointments whiff grow dim: But should be fanned to meet the light of Ifea’en, And lead the spirit to its home therein.

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NOBILITY. Hie Acorn— Page Nobility is that elevation of a person's soul that raises it above (loin ' anything that will degrade or lower the character. Nothing is more desirable in character than nobility. In fact it is al- most everything to be desired. xV person with a noble character is generous and interested in the welfare of his associates: he always has contempt for crime, and determination to overcome the trials of life; while a character without nobility is selfish, and cares little for the rights and feelings of oth- ers. and is always willing to sacrifice honor and integrity to satisfy appetite and low desires. Nobility of character is obtained in several different ways. Some are born with a more or less noble character. For these, it is comparatively easy to reach the high standard of nobility. Others have their character ennobled by being brought up under favorable circumstances. These, having the best examples set before them, and always being placed in good company, have a good opportunity for education. They are taught the real meaning of sin and look upon it with utter contempt Then there are others who are self made. At the beginning of life, they realize the value of nobility and set iheir mark high, and never stoop to anything beneath it. At first they have many difficulties to contend with: but soon trials and temptations are easily overcome. If the desire and determination be sufficiently strong, there is no char- acter so weak that it cannot attain to some degree of nobility. Mcnvin Thompson. ’07. “Men must be taught as though you taught them not. And things unknown proposed as things forgot. “If we never try to solve mysteries, what will become of us? Pharose “.Age and experience make us perfect.