A Graduate!

A graduate! You've joined the ranks!
Finally, it's graduation day!
Ever so blessed, it's time for thanks
To all who have helped you along the way

Move forward and acquire
All that's been hoped just for you
Positive action is required
Founded on the family, too

Happiness is the object and design
Of our existence here unto the end
What God wants for us, we'll not be denied
Thus, live worthy of an eternal friend

Be an example and share
What the gospel means to you
With God, stand firm in His care
And find the blessings in trials too

Be forthright of what you value
Live God's standards, where e'er you station
Having integrity will protect you
From compromising situations

Too, where e'er you live be a light
You've knowledge and influence for good
Those with fallacies... turn them aright
Unto the bonds of gospel brotherhood

Ever pursue this true path
For you, much lies in store
Be thankful, always, for all you have
And, in time, you'll find what you've been chosen for

Elder Quentin L. Cook at BYU-Hawaii graduation: 'Pursue the true path to happiness'
Elder Cook counsels new BYU-Hawaii graduates about five ways to pursue true happiness
By Jamshid Askar
Church News staff writer
Published: Saturday, Dec. 23, 1950

1. be grateful for your heritage
2. family- the foundation of happiness
3. be involved in a positive way
4. communicate your standards
5. be a light where you live