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Man.
“The days of man are but as grass; for he flourisheth as a flower of the field.
“For as soon as the wind goeth over it, it is gone, and the place thereof shall know it no more.
“But the merciful goodness of the Lord endureth forever and ever upon them that fear him, and his righteousness upon children's children;
“Even upon such as keep his covenant and think upon his commandments to do them.
“The Lord hath prepared his seat in heaven, and his kingdom ruleth over all.”—
Psalm ciii.Such are thy days—so shall they pass away—
As flowers that bloom at morn, at eve decay;
But then, there comes a life that knows no end—
Rich in unfading joys that far transcend
Thy highest thoughts or warmest wishes—given
To those whose days on earth have fitted them for heaven.
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A risen Saviour—a forgiving God:
These all are thine; may these thy thoughts employ,
Thy days all pass in peace, and end in joy.
July 20th, 1842.
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