Life is a duty—dare it,
Life is a burden—bear it,
Life is a thorn-crown—wear it;
Though it break your heart in twain
Seal your lips and hush your pain;
Life is God—all else is vain.
"Yes, Father," I said, and there was silence.
ST. MARY'S CHURCH, MOBILE.
FATHER RYAN'S LATE RESIDENCE ADJOINING
By courtesy of P.J. Kenedy & Sons