That strew the forest 'neath autumnal skies,

He toil'd unswerving in that One Great Cause

To which the vigor of his youth was given.

—And as his life, its varied tasks well done

Shrouded its head and trustful went to Him

Who giveth rest and peace and rich reward

Unto his faithful servants, it behooves

Us to rejoice who have so long beheld

His pure example.

From it may we learn