Millions were drawn to thee and bound

By mind’s high mastery, millions hailed

In thee a guide-star—and ne’er found

A ray in thee, that waned or failed.

No night’s embrace for thee! nor pall,

But such as mortal hand hath wrought,

Thou livest still in mind—in all

That breathes, or speaks, or lives in thought.


HENRY W. GRADY.