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THE TRANSIENT AND PERMANENT, ETC.
and truth. You will then have his best words, his brightest thoughts, and his most hearty prayers. He may grow old in your service, blessing and blest. He will have—
“The sweetest, best of consolation,
“ The thought, that he has given,
“ To serve the cause of Heaven,
“The freshness of his early inspiration.”
Choose as you will choose; but weal or woe depends upon your choice.
