480 Miscellaneous Subjects. C. M. SARAH F. Adams. Past and Future. 1 O HALLOWED memories of the past, Still be your light upon us cast, 2 For hearts the beautiful that feel, 3 And while from out our dying dust 4 Then, hallowed memories of the past, Still be your light upon us cast, Your music on the air. 481 S. M. W. J. Fox. 482 Truth never Bies. 1 ONCE in the busy streets Did Wisdom cry aloud; And then she perished, mid the scoffs Of the misguided crowd. 2 Once in the quiet grove Did Wisdom's accents charm; Of Conquest's iron arm. 3 But ever, in the skies, In earth, and sea, and air, Does Wisdom teach the human heart, And none can crush her there. 4 Systems and teachers change, But ne'er from nature's truth and love Shall Wisdom pass away. L. M. 6 1. The Nameless Martyrs. MRS. HEMANS. 1 THE kings of old have shrine and tomb 2 The thousands that, uncheered by praise, And silently, in fearless faith, Bowing their noble souls to death. 3 Where sleep they? Woods and sounding waves 483 7s M. W. J. Fox. Purposes of Life. 1 NoT for false and fleeting joys, 2 But for wisdom, happiness, And progress through eternity: 3 For cultured earth and conquered wave, Mind and heart, with blending powers, 4 And for mutual love and aid, 184 P. M. CAMERONIAN HIMN. Prayer of the Persecuted. 10 THOU who dwell'st in the heavens high, Above the stars, and within yon sky; Where the dazzling fields never needed light For the sake of him who 's at thy right hand, 3 Our night is dreary, and dim our day; 4 The powers of darkness are all abroad, - 5 Thine aid, O mighty God, we crave, |