 Wysłany: Sob 16:08, 19 Lut 2011 Temat postu: There in the br |
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| ark upon a life brilliant in youthful bloomFull of undaunted ardourand eager for that strife
That robbed the sorrowing mother of his most precious life. Ahwho can help recallingand who the fervour tell Of his bright words on parting in that sad but brave farewellWith bounding heart hope-laden and holy ardour fraught Scorning all fear and dangeras by thy wisdom taught. 27 Thinkmournerof thy darling as safe within heaven's foldCrowned with a victor's chaplet within the gates of gold His youngbrightearnest spirit happy on yonder shore Where you will be in God's own time united evermore. A crown of earthly splendour might have enwreathed his browBut could that weigh 'gainst glory with which 'tis radiant now? Would'st thou exchange the latter for all earth's gaud and glare? Nosad onethou would'st rather in God's time join him there. Far from all warring tumultin peaceful joy above Safe in the tender keeping of everlasting love; Think of him thus for ever in the dear Father's care And say would'st thou recall himearth's proudest throne to share? Only a few swift time-strokes to make up life's brief day Only some few more pulse-beats till wetoopass away; There in the br mbt trainers |
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