Felix N. Gerson. Simon Wolf. Friedlander, Joseph, comp. 1917. The Standard Book of Jewish Verse

Joseph Friedlander, comp. The Standard Book of Jewish Verse. 1917.

Simon Wolf

By Felix N. Gerson


THE MEASURE of a worthy man
Is not the count of days or years—
That life is noblest that doth plan
Assuagement of a people’s tears.

His people’s tears he did allay—	5
O’er rugged steeps his hands were spread
To help his brethren find a way
From the dark labyrinth of dread.

In the brave heart—the lofty mind—
The dauntless spirit that outran	10
The body’s strength, the world shall find
The measure of a worthy man!