IF all his mourning friends unselfishly Might speak, high over grief, in one accord, What voice of joy were lifted to the Lord For having lent our need such ministry As this man's life has ever proved to be! Yea, even through battle-crash of gun and sword His steadfast step still found the pathway toward The noblest service paid Humanity O ye to whose rich firesides he has brought A richer light! O watcher at the door Of the lone cabin! O kindred! Comrades! -- all! Since universal good he dreamed and wrought, Be brave, to pleasure him, as, on before, He leads us, answering Glory's highest call. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...LOVE'S SECRET, FR. SONGS OF EXPERIENCE by WILLIAM BLAKE AT THE CLOSED GATE OF JUSTICE by JAMES DAVID CORROTHERS EXCELLENCY OF CHRIST by GILES FLETCHER THE YOUNGER A SOUL; A STUDY by CHRISTINA GEORGINA ROSSETTI FAREWELL OF A VIRGINIA SLAVE MOTHER TO HER DAUGHTERS SOLD INTO BONDAGE by JOHN GREENLEAF WHITTIER AUNT CAROLINE by ANNYE LEWIS ALLISON THE MIRROR by THEODORE AUBANEL |