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 AN ACROSTIC— PIKE COUNTY Come, oh my muse! my pen inspire, And touch it with poetic fire. Help me to tell the wondrous story Of Pike's past and luture glory. P's for pride of a noble sort, Pride of character whicn can't be bought. Which strives to be true and dares to be brave Would help the erring, the lost would save. J's for industry, in things worth while; Seeking the good and shunning the vile. Ready alike to serve God or man ; Building a character on God's plan. l^ 's for knowledge, coming from above; The knowledge 06 God, whose name is love. Like Mary to sit at Jesus' feet: Learn lessons of faith and trust complete. P's for earnest in purpose and aim; Putting forth efforts, worthy the name. Not idling; loitering, wasting time, But struggling: climbing to heights sublime. /^'s for Christ Jesus, our Lord, our King. Hail Him ! Crown Him ! His praises sing. To Him swear allegiance, to Him render praise, Now and ever, through everlasting days. f'^ for obey the laws ordained of God. Thou shalt; thou shalt not; says God's own word. Render to Caesar, what belongs to him. Treat God fairly, or else 'tis sin.