That death was lurking under this fair show?”

And answered Nature, merciful and stern,

“I teach by killing; let the others learn!”

II.

A man would do great work, good work and true;

He gave all things he had, all things he knew;

He worked for all the world; his one desire

To make the people happier, better, higher;

Used his best wisdom, used his utmost strength;

And, dying in the struggle, found at length,