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T.,„» ^ , Uiii- ^ ■;] 'S'C* oy ^ /ifcw *:2./au T/il^OaQH AUTUfAfl. M tu/ <; aa/ao I'K.iiiNi; iiMi: I^I.IOKI". the thattinj,' fliiiK>-''^> lay l.on^ hlinkiiif; nms of dtvp-cycd Kodv. \\ liilc l()||(.u'd busy lUKldin^ heads Aboxe the incllow beds of cla\-. The decp-neck'd oxen stia\ed aiiu.n" the bh^rhted ti.ps, with clinkhj-; yoke. And round the cart the little folk I'ass uj>and d«j\\n the sloping lte and ''irl-; look plaers rrxind the teinptin;..; fare. \\ hile mother kept be>ide her chair The tender babe w ith lau-hin;^ e>e-^. Octofx^r parte .111(1 •J,\r]< k'lnptin;^' f.ivv. ■:r chair ui;;hiijii e\es. ilks ifl for tnilc-i in^' piles, loded banks I MKk MISSION. ' liildh.M,d's sweet cinpaniniiships, Art- weddinj. in tlie p.diii^' Ii<;ht. MeiUMth the f(.stfrin« tenderness I liat tN.tlxs the aneient site,— Where h.w r.f ..Id the cho..pi„^r t..,vc.s Drew softness thn.u-h the Ion- Ion- ,|,,y. ■\f^'\ looked vNith l..\epatrrnal d.mn I'pon «.urli-,r|itsoine play. I he onlyvilla^rc church, .till |„.i-pi„. ■|hoii-ht oflK.Iy Sabbath hour. ■Stood tu-ar ; sf, Mcr. Iht pointeil {.Mble .\n hoth natures sweet and rueful rudt •Met in oiic little coniedx- Of li^'ht vicissitude. A » II'W Miftly tivpt tin- Ii'iirs ruimd. .\^ imitr l-.ouis (.r tniliiijr tlioii^ltt \I>-.iii Ix.l till- soiillirui mind. forl)i(|(liii.^ I loiii .limlos -u.i>iii;4 wiixU On ili-»tfmt ^iiiiiiv hi'U and ltil\ trf"^. ( >i' nni-ic llwaliiiL; ill llumii^h uimlou^ \\ idc, or liiniiiiM!!:^ Ih'(.'->. >\vcHt niirtliand chiMlnxid's iiiniit.i.'nvv : It ihinu-' U|)i.ii iIk' Aulinnn air, And thrills thf -.low d.-cropit lv>ius 1 hs|n;4. ■ litis riiiiiul. iliiv^ thoii^'ljt i iiiind, t'orltiildiii. iii;;ht ; winds ills and li ily trf-'. ;i' iii;.;h \s iiidnw > Ih\>>. liodd's innocLMUf : Auliiinn air. •ciVjiit Ivdirs lit! c.ire, iiuu;^!) tin- ^hadiiv^ past, trds awakf to swci'ti-st soii;^, outhful sNinpathy 11'. N'tlM. Inl.Ks ^uNM.r I catcl) tlif s|i\ whi-pri^ That run tliroiij^h tl).- i,MMiM \S liili' '^ny lu-ads an- d.td^in;^ And |Krpiiij^' a^'ain. And l><>Id stalks arc croudin;^ ( )r standinj^' tip t"<« ; . . All l)i>!din^ for sniiKs (Jf tlu' alti'miidn i,diivv. While I'hoclnis is "ildin-r I lis throne in ihr west To scatttT his brilliants W htii toil is at rest ; And the li.ijht-\vin,;<*d bnv/.cs Arc hovcrin},j low. And the ^ircns arc siivin'' In measures so slow. That ejelids are elo.-,in_L,' ( Ml n.iturc's kind breast II MIS-SI" KM'. IIh; cry is of tlu* carrion call. .\tul jars the mi responsive ear. And all the barren vu)rlil is drear, With inurk\- cataract o'er all : — I'he hreath is loathin^^ tainted air, Whereon the seetl}' furze is l)l(»\\ ti, And Life is sovvinj,', and has Ljrow n I he harvest of a tlark desj^air. - 1 >h nij^ht were kinder than the day Since all is blij,ditcd that was fair ! Would time could t.ike the lij;ht away. And Dc^th could leave the furrows hare I iUU lime has won the vacant held, And 1 )eath shall reao fore\er there. I I .Mis-srr.\ r, APJ^IU. f the carrion call. • innvsnonsivc car. barren \vi.)rKi is drear, • cataract <>'or all : — is loathiiij^ tainted air, L- scchIn' fiiiv.e is blown, .so\\iiire\er there. I i I. Like foam flakes on the mountain -freain The sheep i^f) lining down the hill: — A sudden pause, a iT.oinent still. Then toss alon-j throu-di shade and -Umiii. I I. The earth lav drench'd with storm .ill niLiht And b.it^orinfT hollows catch the flow I-'rom dripi)in;^ lino of skirtin^j ^nuw Alon;;the hillside pur|)lin^f white. III. .\far. in the lull, with torrent sound The tops heave down in the wake of the s(|inii The sparrows from the br.inches f.Jl .\nd flutter loaf like o'er the 'Mc.und. I .■ ^ IV. The I lend sails oVr, with t\vinkl« l.<.\v>Lan.hiiij; thr-'iioh the >h,n\ '\hr paddling,' marine -weeds niutl And di\ inj; rip[>lcs cr<»ss tlK- sti\ V. i lu- !><'\ -< I'linc droppiiijj out of Ami iHTcli ahoM- the dipping' lai ( )n raft-^. with jaeket< spread for Some \entiJie vf.\a^c o'er the p( '^ 10 I\. niid sails oVr, with twinkle-j^ItMin L-aiiliinL; tlir"Uj;h the >h,i(los nf flJLjIit a totiie clropiiinjj out of school. )crch nbo\e the 'lippinj; rails, f\.<, with jackets spread for sails, \eiiture vr.jage o'er the pool. T/^E AQED JUSTICE. ^ He had been justice of the place ; He heard and judg'd in many a cause ; He had an instinct for old laws .And proccflents ; he could trace The course of justice widening; down I'roin tyrant sway of ancient kings, — The fount of freedom from its springs Between the commons and the crown. He told me of his early days At school, and where the old house stood, Just in a clearing of the wood IJeside the meeting of two ways. Here the carlv masters taught To read, and write, the Rule of Three, And forced with strict se\erity The mind along the grooves of thought. lO It He'll much of ciitertainitii^ 1 For iri\- aimisement ; I was Beside him oft. and loitViii'' Tlie sunny threshold of his ( As oft in twili^'ht hours we'd Midst ijath'rinj,' vision of nn I'd watch the shadow of his Grow h'vid w ith the spark of ! \v \sas .1 m.iii ol such a t\ |m As fii^ured in colonial days ; \\ ith features stroivj and noli Of fearless speech, and judi,M With sco[)e of reason broad With heart to ^rand traditioi Had time not bound him to He might iiavc fill'd a !ari;er 12 ."'cl much of eiitertaiiiinif lore )r iriy amusement ; I was fi)un I 1 know what my love will say to-day- It will not be nay — not nay — not nay It will be >ea — for ajc — for a\e ! How sweet is morn When h(.)j}e is born Out of the misty gray ! >3 •f T^E JOI/^EI^. \Vc mot him at both ciuis of The village jobber On the common way. His step was quick, though .'^ His pace, his whiskers g His shouMers slo|)ii)jT and hi 1 Ic bore a heavv burden Time gave him health, a stal Hut throujrh his toil His nobler manhood can A truthful man of quiet lips And little blame. I'ach morning found him doi Kach evening brought hii r4 THE JOIf/EI^. c met him at both ends of (ia\ — The \ illaj^e jobber On the common ua>'. is step w as quick, though short His pace, his whiskers gra}- ; is shoulders sloping and his figure bent, 1 Ic bore a heav\- burden as he went. me gave him health, a stalwart frame : Hut through his toil His nobler manhood came — truthful man of quiet lips And little blame, ch morning found him doing at his best. Kach evening brought him peaceful rest. IJut John is failing, and his e}e Is not so true As in the diiys gone by. I lis neighbors marking, yet Would fain den)- I'hat age has warped th<; judgment <^f his head. lie needs must earn his daily bread. Ihough time may lade him in his years. His simple trust Removes his deeper fears, His manly faith is stronger Than his tears. His God has been hir. stav thn»uuh trials i)a>t. I le will be to the last l''rom those who toil enduring late, As humble craftsmen Or as honor'd great, Ciod mans the bulwarks of His church and state. Safe-guarded thus His kingdom shall increase Tlitir rest shall be I lis da\' of peace. H »5 J' DEblVGI^A/^CG. His ^l;incc was furtive ami clistrcst ; A striiirtjle waijcd within his breast — Tiie stiiij^ of insult deeply prest. Revenge was lurking in his plot, Inspiring hate — -he knew it not — The \ ictim of an evil thou-rht. ! ! lie kept it in h's heart concealed, He knew not that his look revealed The cause he could but would not )'ield, "Oh Lord, I bring my cause to Thee ; Thou wilt avenge my wrong for me : If I forgive I shall be free." The soul forgiving and forgiven Now saw the broofling shadows riven, I'orgivcness brought the light of hc.iven. i6 VGt^ANCC. i furtive .'111(1 (listrcst ; jcd within his breast — isiilt deeply prest. irkiny; in his plot, —he knew it not — - an evil thought. I's heart concealec!, hat his look revealed ould but would not yield. rinjf ni\- cause to Thee ; ijfe m)" wronj^ for me : hall be free." ilug and forgiven )rooclinjj shadows riven, ought the light of he iven. LOVE'S ttiSTlfiCT, Lot love grow As nature gives it power — lull in the beams of strength'ning day : I'orce not the bud lU'fore its opening hour, lUit let the broafl light across the easeinent pl.i> . While life goe^ round her .sober cares within. I'l-ar not : tii> \agr.int lip shall steal The earl)- dew upon the rose-lij) hung.and so fore-;t.ill 'Ihs' sweetest joy. l.ove shall reveal Its secret ere the petals fall, And if another bloom there be To match thine own, Whether it be cherished o'er the sea — In foreign country grown, Some dove shall .soar from loving hands set free To bear that bloom to thee. i6 "7 )■■■ jif! brFE'S FliOV/. Music- in the soft-lit vale. Lauj^liing eyes .iiul ciimpicd stream, Fl()\vin„' throuyjh the mcaclow-land, Diiftiiij; throui^'h an early dream ; I'lowors noddiny^ all along In this charmed vale of .sonjj. Lo, the broadened river runs \\'indin<^ seaward on and on, l-'lowinfj by the harvest-field, Where the fire of noon-day drawn (i lances firm the reapers' steel In the strife for love and weal. t8 LIFE'S FLOW. 1 the soft-lit vale, «il eyes and ciimplcii stream, : tlifDu^h the mcaclow-laiu], thr()u<^h an early dream ; iioddinj,'^ all along harmed vale of sonfj, broadened river runs J seaward on and on, by the harvest-field, he fire of noon-day drawn firm the reapers* steel rife for love and weal. i8 Westward 'neath the setting sun, Where the biinks are open wide Lisp the waters peacefully, Where the tide is meeting title. And from hollow -sounding shore Lauflward echoes — evermore. I*'ails the song of singing-bird As the latest murmur stills : l"'all the shad«)ws tenderlj-, While athwart the brtxMling hills. Like sweet mem'ries of the past Fade the glor\-beams at last. »9 Ifl^ bOVE'S VlCTOl^y. I He was more shy of her and she Of him, than other two might be ; And ere a word they dared to s[>cak Of love, it bloomed u[)on the cbr k. Metwccn them lay a wide expanse Of worldly -graded circumstance. II While through the years each nobly wn-ui^ht For larger life anci purer thought, Internal laws conspired with time To make a bridal hour sublime : The world grew fair, the skies above Cast sweet permission on their love. Ill They stood together arm to arm ; Kach wore a lively native charm, Touch'd with sweet sincerity. That markefl a sacred unity (■(.•mpU'te before the vow was said — They twt> were bred, ye.i, b<.rii tn wed I ao It vicToi^y. JAVOUf^y OF jyHflT. 1 I y of her and she He brought htr stiigKcrin^ loads of woocak And he'd come tripping in from schwil led ui)ou the che ■!<. To search the corner, where she stood ly a wide expanse ed circumstance. The little axe kept just for him ; II And then he'd climb with buoyant pride ic years each nobly wr<'u;^lit The tloting logs, and swing from side ui purer thought, To side, 'till from his notch would skim M&^ s|)ired with time % \\ hour sublime : The loosened chips to tap the glass, fair, the skies above Or chase the sharp-cut echoes rouiul » ission on their love. The gloomy yard. Light tapping souiio Ill Cheered the inmate as she'd pass ther arm to arm ; ;ly native charm, Like shadows gliding to and fro cet sincerity, Between the lights, to lay the spread, acred unity the Vf>w was said •- arcd, yea, born to wvd I And draw the tea, and .set the bread With pictured dishes broad and low. ao 31 w^ She jravc him cakes with caraway, Aiui ct him down to early tea ; itc and watched the ships at sea II his plate, and on the tray jockey fiorscs prancing round, dreamed of clear and cooling lakes, creeping vines on crossing stakes, castles old, and knight, and hound. ame to spend a holid.iy ne'er he could. The golden moss in the hollow dell ; he'd cross field in shining morn to play 1 pieces trailing from his hold. )uil(l and cover in with fir spruce, lie borrow'd tools from her haiid-inade hammer from the old aa Chest. It had two letters stamp'd Between the iron straps that bound The handle on two sides. He found Some rusted nails bent and cramp'd, With which he pinn'd the bows upon The frame. We'd watched the village smith, And loved to imitate him with Anvil-ring and red-hot iron drawn I<>om little smoky forge rough-made Of bricks. "So like a little man Me is," the good dame mused, and ran Her fingers round the line of braid About her apron. He would trea.l His grandpa's footste[)s, with a haii 1 l"or cunning work, and command > His wages alway, and his bread. 33 y UP STI^GA^1. liili A line of ripple strikes athwart the s A flash of red Above the darksome bed. Thiii where the drift is all as soft as With shadows bending low, I walch him trailin^j slow — Slyly \\ ith \\\c slimy grasses swaying 'I'u and fro. 24 UP STI^GAf^. DGSEl^TEO ^Or4E$T6AD. ripple strikes athwart the stn-aiu— lash of red ovc the darksome bed. re the drift is all as soft as dream, th shadows bending low alch him trailing slow — 1 the slimy grasses swaying and fro. I A clcarinjT wide aiid j^rassy way, A scattered orchard and a lawn, With tumbling fences trailing on Round distant pastures old and gra>-. The (lay creej'S through the silent v'lades And shadows of the hermit pines ; All lonely 'mid its trailing vines The cottage sleeps with fallen shade-;. The raven startles with his call From lofty branches far remt)te, And glossy pinions circling float Around the pointed tree-tops tall. »5 I i II The low gate dragged u|joii its hinge, And grasses closed abo\e the walk, Where golden dust from ripen'd stal k KejJt sifting down on faded fringe. I stooped to hunt the hidden key. And thickl}' round the pavement set Were niingled mint and bouncing-bet - Kxhaling ancient savourv. ! k I paused to breath the fragrant balm, While yet the morning breath was cold. I saw the dream of years unfold In soft reflection, clear and calm. """r-i .mtji r iL i wm p f iwi > i n n -agged upon its hinge, sccl abo\c the walk, lust from iip(Mi'cl stal k VII on faded fringe. It the hidden key, nd the pavement set lint and bouncinjj-bet it savoury. th the fragrant bahn, orning breath was cold, of years unfold , clear and calm. 36 III. I wrenched the rusted grating l(x:k .\nd forced my entrance to the halls ; — The doors stand gaping in the walls, .And hiding echoes loudly mock I'rom darken'd room and .sunken cot. In loneliness and darksome dread The walls gloom round me and o'erhead,- .Still guardians of an ancient thought. I lore opens wide the firc-[>lacc With idle tongs and and-irons twain ; With hanging hooks the .sooty crane is .swung across the blacken'd space. .\ passage from the kitchen led, I )arkwinding, with a narrow stair, To the open chamber cool and bare, With dusty hangings overhcatl. '7 ir I I I ^i I.i-lUs Uom two KiiWcs stream within And cross the unbroken space between. Where the rafter^ from the plates low-lean. And <5^nats in shaded crannies spin. The band hangs loosely on the wheel. And here an empty warpin^'-spool Lies idly by the weaving-stool. And some waste threads arc on the reel. The mcmor\- parts some oMen bands, Of faded warp to weave anew, Aiul sends the active shuttle through. And deftly knots the broken strands. •Till all the fabric is complete. As in the vivid story told, How mothers wrought and taught of old With nimble hands and tireless feet. 2S The house is scttliti*; with its walls. AikI rent with heaviii-^ of the inmild ; It has sto(j(l many years bliiul-foUl, With darkness brooding in its halls. The ed^'cs of the garden pots Are sadly draped with wilted vine ; While lingering blue of columbine Is waving in the corner lots. The barti sinks deep in bed of mire, And cripples.. 'er its rotted sill ; The rains have fiU'd the blacken'd still Round broken sled and rusted tire. The cross-stak'd fences tumble down, And cattle crop the orchard trees, While hollows of the famished leas l-all in with wavy lick of brown. The happy dwellers left in haste l{y .'^omc delusive prospect drawn, Hut they had sad regret anon, And now lament the years of waste. iy ^' He wore a suit of jMiglish blue. His brim was hove a little down, His salted cheek was shadiii'd ? Ah, th;:t was why No word reach'd here. I watch'd the mails. '/ill sick at heart, and ships and .sails Through restless dreams went b)-." " lirown said that other ships had been Longer out. and you'd bt.»en hail'd Just two months from the day you .sail'd, lUit neighbors talked— that they had .seen 5« X i Ui.|)')it> I'l'^lilps cast lip 1)11 s.inds. Ami liii'uin >p,irs h.ilf >inik fnini ■tinas when \<)ii sail'd, \iiu iiii,;d ? 'I hat \\a- the dax', no yi-s, 'twould hf The DuiKTs sent for ine And sh"\\'d the chi-ik i!\.i( \>)U h.iil sl-nrd." 'riic\'re in and out the cottage door, And danipon'd clothes arc han^in;^ out. And bits of canvas lie about With relic- ;i|. sonic forci.^;n shore. lUa Jack is in snu^^ harbor furl'd ; He feels the honiedo\e warm acjain ; He has been years with thoughtless men, And beatin'^ on a wide roii'^h world. 5» s.inds. k fn nil ■>!.-;! it ; it iiij^ht \- li;uir inc \ 1)11 h.iii >r^iu'ii." a^o door, haiiujiii!^ «'iit. lit 1 shore. NAKif/Q ^fAi^Bor^. I stood at morn on look-out head, .\ni\ lo, a craft with shortdcj;;,''d sni!-, Wadiiifj deep with dripping; rails. Whicli, shooting: i'|> to windward, -p. < Away! with sudden run of sheet And angry toss of chasinj^ swell. That tripping on the h)ng reef fell With hue of foam and sullen beat. furl'd ; rm acjain ; oughtlcss men, I'^h wf>rld. a riu' Ik.usc had Iar|;c unfinished cn.l W ith sij^'lulcss windows : at the rear A hovel sttKKl with green w(xkI near- 'Twas but a httic from the bend Of the \ illajic road, where stood the clunvli In white alxjve the sloping,' j,'reen, The >(h.)ol.h..iisc,— a narrow space iH-.ucii. The cenieterv- lay back, where flick-'rin- brch Threw shade across the leaning stone. Twas heartsomc when the school came out And playful childreii grou|>cd about The d(x»r, but evening gathered lone. I he b.ilsani on the casement grew In fractur'd |x>ts of ancient ware, And closing curtains broke the glare. That piercettage through and through. 34 fc-^fw>^»wp» y ^ ^iM ' * tmr^t*a »v m H r» ■ m p w w ; stootl the chiiivh o\v space Ikiwccii KTc flick'nii'' l)itli I lie (luv)r s\v«;pt soft o'er braiiled mat. I h.il e.ised the fo()t>te|) in tlie room ; llalf-hicldeii in the twih'^ht j^loom The lonely tenant brooding sat. A covci'd ehest was soltly set lieluu the (hapinj; vine of mint. And coloiefl bits of ancient print Were pieced upon the coverlet. 'I Ik- last dull ember falling doun Shut out its gleam and sad!\ dieil ; 'J h.e winds through tossing branches sighid .\nil pas.sed the house with dreary moan SItc smoothed her locks beneath her cap. And leant her hea