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,