Three California Writers:
Courage
by Samuel J. Rice
Edited by: Cindy Beck
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COURAGE
I know not the way that’s
before me,
The joys or the griefs it may bring;
What clouds are o’erhanging
the future,
What
promises beyond it may spring.
But there’s one my refuge did
take
And this is my solace and comfort.
My conventions did plead for me
Of my wants and of my being;
My councils did council for me
To the powers that rule for soccer [succor?].
Fresh courage take, my dear
braves,
The dark clouds are ever unfolding
Your light to see before you,
and ways.
Yield not to slumber, tho’ with toil oppressed,
Yield not to fear for the way is
bright.
The summit will ere long be gained
And bright world of joy and
peace attained.
Joyful through hope your motto still be
“Human Rights and Home
Rule.”
What glories will Mission Indian Federation1 unfold to
you.
Be of good mind, and cheer-take
courage.
1. The Mission Indian Federation
was organized in southern California; its membership comprised both
Indians and whites. Founded by Jonathan Tibbets of Riverside,
the Federation opposed allotment of reservation lands and in many
cases challenged the Bureau of Indian Affairs. It was active
in land claims issues.
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