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CANADIAN SINGERS AND THEIR SONGS

were not born in vain who live to bless And solace others; who, while some may strive Out of the spoils of men to grow and thrive, Abjure the need of wrong and selfish- ness. Nor doth he live in vain who mak– eth less The sum of human sorrow; who in- spires Hope in man’s breast, and kindle’s love’s sweet fires; Whose charity relieves a friend’s distress. Long may he live! to whom is ever dear A brother’s fame; whose eye can rec– ognize, Whose pen proclaim, the merit that he sees; Who with his books and friends holds gentle cheer; And whom a poet’s song, or maxim wise, Can never fail to interest and please.

Arthur John Lockhart. Pastor Felix. ___.___ 73