And the smile that is worth the praises of earth is the smile that shines through tears

...the smile that is worth the praises of earth Is the smile that shines through tears.

And the smile that is worth the praises of earth is the smile that shines through tears.

Waste no tearsUpon the blotted record of lost years,But turn the leaf, and smile, oh! smile, to seeThe fair white pages that remain for thee.

When we tell about our cause,Politicians only smile;While they mould and make our laws,What care they for rank or file?

If I could only weep,I think sweet help with my salt tears would come,To ease the cruel pain that is so dumb,And will not let me sleep.