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IRENE.
Shadows will fall, dear sister,
Upon the brightest path,
Many the cares and trials,
And conflicts life's journey hath.
But in the hallowed distance
We see a brightening ray—
It is hope's glimmering beacon
It tells of coming day.
Upon the brightest path,
Many the cares and trials,
And conflicts life's journey hath.
But in the hallowed distance
We see a brightening ray—
It is hope's glimmering beacon
It tells of coming day.
No trial now seems joyous;
Each grief is hard to bear;
And yet you know that mother,
Has laid down a load of care.
Why then repine? 'tis better;
For she is now at rest;
And with the angels singing
In mansions of the blest.
Each grief is hard to bear;
And yet you know that mother,
Has laid down a load of care.
Why then repine? 'tis better;
For she is now at rest;
And with the angels singing
In mansions of the blest.
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We know that our Redeemer
Has triumphed over death,
Because He lives, we surely
Have reason for the faith—
The hope we have within us,
That after toil and pain—
Yes, after death's dark valley,
Our loved ones live again.
Has triumphed over death,
Because He lives, we surely
Have reason for the faith—
The hope we have within us,
That after toil and pain—
Yes, after death's dark valley,
Our loved ones live again.
Then do not doubt nor murmur,
But have a purpose true
To follow in His footsteps
And faithful service do,—
Until the summons cometh
To bid from labor cease,
And enter the bright haven
Of joy, and rest and peace.
But have a purpose true
To follow in His footsteps
And faithful service do,—
Until the summons cometh
To bid from labor cease,
And enter the bright haven
Of joy, and rest and peace.
Peace, sweet peace, with thee remain,
Friend of worth and constancy;
Signifying peace Thy name,
Thy companion may it be.
Be sincere of heart, Irene,
And thy life will be serene.
Friend of worth and constancy;
Signifying peace Thy name,
Thy companion may it be.
Be sincere of heart, Irene,
And thy life will be serene.
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