Of Angel-bands in infinite array—

Bright angel-bands that dance in paths of earth

When our despairs are gone, long overpast—

When men and maidens give fair hearts to Christ

And white streets flame in righteous peace at last!

The Stubborn Mouse

The mouse that gnawed the oak-tree down

Began his task in early life,

He kept so busy with his teeth

He had no time to take a wife.