The Vision of Prophecy and Other Poems By James D. Burns ... Second Edition |
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TO A FRIEND IN THE MINISTRY.
Still in my memory dwells the happy time,When, closely linked in friendship's sweet accord,
We gathered wisdom from the sacred Word,
Or ancient books, enriched with truth sublime.
Then, side by side, it was our wont to climb
The temple-stairs, where, kneeling, we implored
Support to fight the battles of the Lord,
To which we then did consecrate our prime.
Now fast, in the vanguard of God's array,
Thou standest like a soldier tried and true;
I, like-accoutred, early in the day,
Outworn and drooping, from the strife withdrew;
And keep my lonely watch beside the way,
With thee in spirit, though removed from view.
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