That the ones who cometh next
May have an easier way;
We can shed along the wayside
Many a sunny ray
May have an easier way;
We can shed along the wayside
Many a sunny ray
That, reflecting on the minds
Of the passers-by
May perhaps a lesson give.
To others far or nigh.
Of the passers-by
May perhaps a lesson give.
To others far or nigh.
So, should all good circulate
Through this world so wide,
The world, a field so large to work in,
Has ill on every side.
Through this world so wide,
The world, a field so large to work in,
Has ill on every side.
And if one sets an example
And others by it gain,"
He will have the satisfaction,
His work was not done in vain.
And others by it gain,"
He will have the satisfaction,
His work was not done in vain.
LAURANCE.
A baby face, so young and tender, fair,
Bold laughing eyes of blue, light wavy hair!
Bold laughing eyes of blue, light wavy hair!
REPENTANCE.
Months have passed since last I saw thee.
But in my heart there lingers yet
The mem'ry of those happy times,
That I never can forget.
But in my heart there lingers yet
The mem'ry of those happy times,
That I never can forget.
Dost thou not recall the promises,
The vows that then were spoken,
The parting kiss, the tender words
Said ere my heart was broken?
The vows that then were spoken,
The parting kiss, the tender words
Said ere my heart was broken?
I know it is my fault alone
That our paths diverge today,
That I am waiting now for you
Those sweet words again to say.
That our paths diverge today,
That I am waiting now for you
Those sweet words again to say.
And would I turn from you this time?
No! If thou could'st but forgive
I'd show thee how I'd love thee
To the longest day I'd live!
No! If thou could'st but forgive
I'd show thee how I'd love thee
To the longest day I'd live!
TO ———.
O eyes so blue and tender, sweet.
Look once more into mine,
That in their depths thy thoughts I may'st read
And see the love-light shine.
Look once more into mine,
That in their depths thy thoughts I may'st read
And see the love-light shine.
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