Verses for various occasions . Layixg Down the Law VERSES FOR VARIOUS OCCASIONS A WORD TO TEACHERS List unto me, ye master-minds Whose deeds are crowned with victory,Wliat is the aim of all thy work? Does it build for eternity? Dost thou develop fine physique To do and dare a patriots part? Dost thou arouse the dormant mind That opens wide the yearning heart? O dost thou cultivate the soul That gives to man his destiny? And do thy thoughts responsive strikeA chord that sings for verity? Yea, thou hast trained these youthful mindsWith genius ever wise and sage: And all too soon the hands of Tim
Verses for various occasions . Layixg Down the Law VERSES FOR VARIOUS OCCASIONS A WORD TO TEACHERS List unto me, ye master-minds Whose deeds are crowned with victory,Wliat is the aim of all thy work? Does it build for eternity? Dost thou develop fine physique To do and dare a patriots part? Dost thou arouse the dormant mind That opens wide the yearning heart? O dost thou cultivate the soul That gives to man his destiny? And do thy thoughts responsive strikeA chord that sings for verity? Yea, thou hast trained these youthful mindsWith genius ever wise and sage: And all too soon the hands of Time Shall trace thy deeds on Historys page. 55. Charles Anthony Austin (Bachrach)56 VERSES FOR VARIOUS OCCASIONS CHARLIE A winsome boy Brimming with joyHas won this heart of mine. His ways so wise, His sparkHng eyes,Seem Hke a thing divine. His love so true Doth oft renewThe joys that fill the day. His winning smile Bereft of guileDoth drive dull care away. I love to see In childish gleeThis really charming boy, Who brings to me Loves ecstasy,—A gift without alloy. 57
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