And saw the fearful shadow of Death's wing
Pass swiftly on and through the darkness speed,
And heard the joyous song the angels sing!
I heard the deeds of woe—saw sins of ill;
I knew Life's tragedy was played the while;
That greed of gain—that selfish, restless will
Was crushing out the tender youth's sweet smile.
I also read of good and saw its scope
Of radiance on a troubled world's dark web;
And saw that trust and love and buoyant hope