Four Things

THE Lord is my teacher, I shall not lose the way.He leadeth me in the lowly path of learning, He prepareth a lesson for me every day; He bringeth me to the clear fountain of instruction,…

'TIS fine to see the Old World and travel up and down Among the famous palaces and cities of renown, To admire the crumblyh castles and the statues and kings But now I think I've had enough of antiquated things.So it's home again, and home again, America for me!…

O who will walk a mile with me Along life's merry way? A comrade blithe and full of glee, Who dares to laugh out loud and free,…

It pleased the Lord of Angels (praise His name!) To hear, one day, report from those who came With pitying sorrow, or exultant joy, To tell of earthly tasks in His employ:…

I envy every flower that blows Along the meadow where she goes, And every bird that sings to her, And every breeze that brings to her…

”Will you go to war just for a scrap of paper?” -- Question of the German Chancellor to the British Ambassador, August 5, 1914.A mocking question! Britain’s answer came Swift as the light and searching as the flame.”Yes, for a scrap of paper we will fight…

(Presbyter of Christ in Americas 1683-1708)To thee, plain hero of a rugged race, We bring the meed of praise too long delayed! Thy fearless word and faithful work have made For God’s Republic firmer path and place…

Thou warden of the western gate, above Manhatten Bay, The fogs of doubt that hid thy face are driven clean away: Thine eyes at last look far and clear, thou liftest high thy hand To spread the light of liberty world-wide for every land.No more thou dreamest of a peace reserved alone for thee,…