IGATHEE THEM IN.
How comes it that death, takes the young aud the strong, And pass by the aged, whose sorrow Embitters a life they are feeling too long, And would welcome his presence tomorrow. Why should cruel death take away the young life Of the baby, the maiden, or lover ; Why crash a fond heart, as he kills a young wife Just tasting the joys of a mother. Why strike down the youth who has pledged his troth To the maiden now stricken with sorrow; Expecting, ere long the fond vows of both, Would bring joys to their hearts on the morrow. Why pass by the vicious and strike down the man Who labors the world to improve; With percept and practice do all that he can To foster the blessings of love. Why pass by the hovel and strike at the hall Of the powerful, the rich and the great; "Bepatient," death answers,l'll give them a call, I gather them early and late. I gather them,in, not one shall escape, Countless millions will pass through my door; Strong, weak, young and old, both early and late, I will constantly add to my store. - _ +-J-.
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Oxford Observer, Volume 81, Issue 81, 13 June 1891, Page 3
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196IGATHEE THEM IN. Oxford Observer, Volume 81, Issue 81, 13 June 1891, Page 3
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