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One by one tbe dear ones leave us, Leave ns stricken and dlatross'd. As they, wearied with life's struggles, Gladly, calmly sink to rest. For the way Is long and dreary, i ~., Thorns spring thick along the track, And the dear onea who are sleeping. Would we really wish them back! - Wish them back 'mid toil and troubles. They who suffer now nO more, , Who have meekly gone before us " ■•' -i To that distant happy shore 1 ','-:" Bather let us thank onr Father, Who has given oar dear ones rest, Thp,. thoy no more groan and Buffer, tint are happy with fee bleet. ■ For bier time of rest is coming. And the dear ones gone belore, Loving, waiting, watching tor nn. ' Stand upon the distant shore. ,-,-. Courage then; hope on, despair aot,' * Gladly bear thy daily oroSB! ■>»>;• I In the end, by Jnsus's mercy, • j . ■ Thou shalt feel nor grief nor loss. ... ■ H. Cause, Helensvlle.
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Auckland Star, Volume XVII, Issue 43, 20 February 1886, Page 5
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