'It takes our heart's blood
It takes our heart's blood
Unselfishness, even in its smallest acts and effects — costs some sacrifice. Work for others which costs us nothing, is scarcely worth doing.
It takes our heart's blood , to heal other hearts. It is those who sow in tears, who shall reap in joy.
Take easy work if you will, work that costs you nothing, give only what you will not miss, spare yourself from self-denial and waste and sacrifice; but do not be surprised if your hands are empty in the harvest-time.
We must give if we are to receive; we must sow if we would reap.