MEMORY; AND HOFF. Calliti gsoftljr' in the twilight, Comes ,a.voice .of<former years; Speaking softly in the sad light, Casting out fears* It is imetnorys joyfukbeauteo,us,., Bringing.hope within its. train, Fdr we trust the good, so bounteous, again;: Side by side, there comes with mem’ry, Rising o’er the wrecks of time, Sweet, a voice within the twilight Bidding hope be ever thine. Hope thou for the good and noble, Trust in God in every mood, For with every strife and struggle, Equally there comes the good. O’er the past we look with trembling, Sometimes seeing naught but pain— Oh, sad heart, cast out thy fearing, Hope, sings in a brighter strain. Gladsome, joyful were thy blessings — Life held little of the dross — Learn then this with other lessons It is good to bear a cross. It is good because it strengthens, Making sturdy what is weak; It is good because it brightens Up the other life we seek. ‘Tis the mem’ry of the conflict Shining out from other years, That pan’ lead us to the onset— That can-calm our, darkest fears. And fhe volce withinvthertwilight, Bids tts :hppe and s t ruggle on; Speaking Bofttyintbesad light Saying to thee, “Thou won; Be thou strong, be brave, courageous; Strife will not be to thee lo’ng.” For the burdens all grow lighter, Growing easy to the strong. Mem’ry coming in the twilight, That sweet voice of other years, Gives thee strength to meet the future, Drives away thy thoughtless fears.
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