But he shouted a song for the brave and the free—
Just read on his medal, ‘My country,’ ‘of thee.’
On November 19, 1895, the venerable pastor and poet was called suddenly to his eternal home. He died as he was taking a train from Boston to preach in a neighboring town.
A Pearl among Christmas Carols
It came upon the midnight clear,
That glorious song of old,
From angels bending near the earth
To touch their harps of gold;
“Peace on the earth, good will to men,
From heaven’s all-gracious King:”