For the last 40 plus years Fethullah Gulen and those who are inspired by him sang the same song of love, peace and dialogue. They were called many names, and blamed many fames (!). It did not matter to them, whether they were booed or applauded, they were always well aware that they were on a rough and thorny but a true path, not only for themselves but also for the entire humanity…As a result they never wasted a second on replying or persuading or whining. Instead they just chose to Keep A-Goin’!
Author: by Frank L. Stanton (1857-1927)
If you strike a thorn or rose,
Keep a-goin'!
If it hails or if it snows,
Keep a-goin'!
'Taint no use to sit an' whine
When the fish ain't on your line;
Bait your hook an' keep a-tryin'--
Keep a-goin'!
When the weather kills your crop,
Keep a-goin'!
Though 'tis work to reach the top,
Keep a-goin'!
S'pose you're out o' ev'ry dime,
Gittin' broke ain't any crime;
Tell the world you're feelin' prime--
Keep a-goin'!
When it looks like all is up,
Keep a-goin'!
Drain the sweetness from the cup,
Keep a-goin'!
See the wild birds on the wing,
Hear the bells that sweetly ring,
When you feel like singin', sing--
Keep a-goin'!