This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1875 edition. Excerpt: ... who were peaceful and happy before, Deserve not a coronet, wealth, or high name, But ought to be loaded for ever with shame. What millions have suffered, what millions have died, That they might wear laurels and strut in their pride! They care not for blood, nor their murders regret, But laugh when you bid ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1875 edition. Excerpt: ... who were peaceful and happy before, Deserve not a coronet, wealth, or high name, But ought to be loaded for ever with shame. What millions have suffered, what millions have died, That they might wear laurels and strut in their pride! They care not for blood, nor their murders regret, But laugh when you bid them Forgive and Forget. Why harbour one thought of revenge in the heart? 'Twere nobler to give up than angry to part. Words spoken in kindness may call forth a tear, And a shake of the hand is worth more than a sneer. What friendship the whirlwind of passion hath torn! What flowers of affection are withered by scorn! FORGIVE AND FORGET. 63 'Tis human that faults should our pathway beset, But oh! 'tis divine to Forgive and Forget. Then Forgive and Forget!--'tis a rule of such worth, That 'twould scatter rich blessings all over the earth--Turn deserts to gardens of beauty and peace, And bid half the storms of contention to cease. As we act to ourselves, we should act to another, And look on each man that we meet as a brother, In hope that when nature lays claim to her debt, Our God will in mercy Forgive and Forget. THE SONG OF THE TOURIST. Oh! give me the tourist's life, No man in the world's so free; He can breathe fresh air, and knows no care--This, this is the life for me! He can climb up the mountain-side, And gather the wild thyme sweet; And over the tide he can laugh and ride, Far off from the murky street. He can bathe in the glassy lake, And dance on the velvet lawn, And imbibe fresh health--the best of wealth--From the lips of the rosy morn. He can woo the playful breeze, And gather the roses fair, As they wave their heads on their thirsty beds, To the kisses of balmy air. THE SONG OF THE TOURIST. 65 He can roam through the fragrant...
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