The Ackley pilgrims . at sea, I think it was as an ocean trip could be. But we had one little we neared our native land, Which almost blanched the faces,Of the little Ackley Band. The story spread that we must beHeld days in Quarantine; As we had sailed from Antw^erpWhere much cholera had been. As we listened to the with much interest, We thought our luck had left us;Or perhaps twas but a test— 79 Of our patience and endurance,Or at least we hoped twas so, And that we should land in safety,With-out so much ado. And no trouble did arise for us. Soon we were sh
The Ackley pilgrims . at sea, I think it was as an ocean trip could be. But we had one little we neared our native land, Which almost blanched the faces,Of the little Ackley Band. The story spread that we must beHeld days in Quarantine; As we had sailed from Antw^erpWhere much cholera had been. As we listened to the with much interest, We thought our luck had left us;Or perhaps twas but a test— 79 Of our patience and endurance,Or at least we hoped twas so, And that we should land in safety,With-out so much ado. And no trouble did arise for us. Soon we were shaking handsWith friends who came to meet us From home, not foreign lands. Thus closed our pleasant journey Across the ocean to Him who rules the universe And everything beside, And thanks to our kind leaderWho with never tiring zeal. Smoothed over all rough places,If we- did to him appeal. Farewell to all who sailed with us Best wishes here I every one I say farewell, And now my pen 80 ERRATUM. Page 25; Third Stanza, last line, read (now) instead of 32; Last Stanza, insert word (long) in last line to read Made many long years 40; Last Stanza, sixth line, word (clear) instead of 46; First Stanza, seventh line, word (an) should be 72; Second Stanza, first line, insert the word (all) to read To see all it was our 52; Fourth Stanza, last line, use word (seems) instead of seemed. LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
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