 | The Complete Works of James Whitcomb Riley |  |
1923
CLAUDE MATTHEWS
Steadfastly from his childhood's earliest hour—
From simplest country life to state and power—
His worth has known advancement,—each new height
A newer glory in his fellow's sight.
From simplest country life to state and power—
His worth has known advancement,—each new height
A newer glory in his fellow's sight.
So yet his happy fate—though mute the breath
Of thronging multitudes and thundrous cheers,—
Faith sees him raised still higher, through our tears,
By this divine promotion of his death.
Of thronging multitudes and thundrous cheers,—
Faith sees him raised still higher, through our tears,
By this divine promotion of his death.
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