And those we call "the dead" (who are not dead—
Death was their herald to Celestial Life)—
May soothe the aching heart and weary head
In pain, in toil, in sorrow, and in strife.
That is a part of every natural creed—
Instinctive teaching of another state:
When manacles of earth are loosed and freed—
Which Science vainly strives to dissipate.
In tortuous paths, with prompters blind, we trust
One Guide—to lead us forth and set us free!
Give us, Lord God! all merciful and just!
The Faith that is but Confidence in Thee!
THE END.
FOOTNOTES:
[2] Alluded to above, p. [350].
Transcriber's Notes:
Page [36]: Single closing quote mark after "He will accept you" sic
Page [79]: "next my boy" sic