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Rh Hurling hell's strongest bulwarks down,

Even when the last pang thrills my breast,

When Death bestows the Martyr's crown,

And calls me into Jesus' rest.

Then for my ultimate reward—

Then for the world-rejoicing word—

The voice from Father—Spirit—Son:

"Servant of God, well hast thou done!"

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THE OLD STOIC.

I hold in light esteem;

And Love I laugh to scorn;

And lust of fame was but a dream

That vanished with the morn:

And if I pray, the only prayer

That moves my lips for me

Is, "Leave the heart that now I bear,

And give me liberty!"

Yes, as my swift days near their goal,

'Tis all that I implore;

In life and death, a chainless soul,

With courage to endure.

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