hands were reached to him.
Folks said that a man who was paralyzed re-
quired some special care,
And allowed that the poor farm was the place;
so they carried the old folks there.
’Twas a heavy cross for Elias’ wife but Elias
ne’er complained,
To all of her frettings he made reply: “When
our Heavenly Home is gained,
’Twill be the sweeter for troubles here and