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 That is a practical pursuit, That does not call for blood and knife; That asks no sacrifice of life, And gives you its good things to boot!

Just sacrifice is His demand,— Flame-writ in Heaven by His hand!

Ah, if you feel a call that way, Just come to me next Sunday, say, And on my word I'll

[Interrupting.]

Yes, yes, yes!

[Aside to the .]

Shall I be suffer'd keep my place?

[Similarly.]

Shall I be forced to leave my school?

[Aside to them.]

If these stiff necks you overrule We will deal mildly with your case.

Away—away with you! time flies!

To boat, to boat, whoever's wise!