Not a success, by the author of 'Our valley'.1879 |
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Page 152 - Fool! All that is, at all, Lasts ever, past recall; Earth changes, but thy soul and God stand sure: What entered into thee, That was, is, and shall be: Time's wheel runs back or stops: Potter and clay endure.
Page 124 - Death closes all: but something ere the end, Some work of noble note, may yet be done, Not unbecoming men that strove with Gods.
Page 9 - Why ever met, If they must be strangers yet ? Strangers yet ! After childhood's winning ways, After care and blame and praise, Counsel asked and wisdom given, After mutual prayers to Heaven, Child and parent scarce regret When they part — are strangers yet. Strangers yet ! After strife for common ends — After title of