Princeton University Library SISTERS OF CHARITY, CATHOLIC AND PROTESTANT. AND THE COMMUNION OF LABOR. BY MRS. JAMESON. BOSTON: TICKNOR AND FIELDS. M DCCC LVII. FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE. IF on this verse of mine Whereto sore-wounded men have looked for life, Think not that for a rhyme, Nor yet to fit the time, But let it serve to say That, when we kneel to pray, Prayers rise for thee thine ear shall never know; For God, and for our need, Is in all hearts, as deep as love can go. 'Tis good that thy name springs A stately city and a soft-voiced bird; 'Tis well that in all homes, When thy sweet story comes, And brave eyes fill— that pleasant sounds be heard. Oh voice! in night of fear, As night's bird, soft to hear, Oh great heart! raised like city on a hill; Oh watcher! worn and pale, Good Florence Nightingale, Thanks, loving thanks, for thy large work and will! Take thee to joy when hand and heart are still! EDWIN ARNOLD. |