The Black Flag: By Paul H. Hayne. (Alsb.)
“Like the roar of the wintry surges, on a wild tempestuous strand
The voice of the maddened millions comes up from an outraged land;”—
The Blessed Hand: Respectfully dedicated to the Ladies of the Southern Relief Fair: by S. T. Wallis, Baltimore, April 8, 1866: “There is a legend of an English Monk, who died at the monastery of Aremberg, where he had copied and illuminated many books, hoping to be rewarded in Heaven. Long after his death, his tomb was opened, and nothing could be seen of his remains but the right hand with which he had done his pious work, and which had been miraculously preserved from decay.” (E. V. M.)
“For you and me, who love the light
Of God’s uncloistered day,”—
The Blessed Heart: Suggested by “The Blessed Hand.” Gratefully dedicated to the Ladies of the Southern Relief Fair by Mrs. M. M. of Columbia, S. C. (E. V. M.)
“I sing not of ‘The Blessed Hand,’
That has so well been sung,”—
The Blessed Union—Epigram: (W. G. S.)