Favorite Selections of Julia and Annie Thomas (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1892 Excerpt: ... appear, Impatient of wrong, and unconscious of fear They level the forest; they ransack the seas; Each zone finds their canvas unfurled to the breeze. "Hold " Tyranny cries; but their resolute breath Sends back the reply, "Independence or death " The ploughshare they turn to a weapon of might, And, defying all odds, they go forth to the fight. They have conquered The people, with grateful acclaim Look to Washington's guidance from Washington's fame. Behold Cincinnatus and Cato combined In his patriot heart and republican mind. O type of true manhood What sceptre or crown But fades in the light of thy simple renown? And lo by the side of the hero, a sage, In freedom's behalf, sets his mark on the age; Whom science adoringly hails, while he wrings The lightning from heaven, the sceptre from kings At length, o'er Columbus slow consciousness breaks. "Land land " cry the sailors; "land land " he awakes---He runs--yes behold it It blesseth his sight; The land O dear spectacle transport delight O generous sobs, which he cannot restrain What will Ferdinand say? and the future? and Spain? He will lay this fair land at the foot of the throne;-His king will repay all the ills he has known. In exchange for a world what are honors and gains? Or a crown? But how is he rewarded? With chains KISSING THE ROD. JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY. 0 HEART of mine, we shouldn't Worry so What we've missed of calm we couldn't Have, you know What we've met of stormy pain, And of sorrow's driving rain, We can better meet again If it blow. We have erred in that dark hour We have known When our tears fell with the shower All alone--Were not shine and shadow blent As the gracious Master meant? Let us temper our content With His own. For we k...