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Rhymes from a reclining chair.Entry/Object ID
2010.1.20Description
The item is a book titled, "Rhymes from a Reclining Chair by James T. Edwards, Christmas Greeting." It is dated 1901 from Randolph, N. Y.
It contains poems titled:
TO A HUMMING BIRD,
ON THE CONEWANGO,
RIVALRY OF TREES AND FLOWERS,
SUNRISE ON BARNEGAT BAY,
WILLIAM MCKINLEY.
WILLIAM McKINLEY.
A SOLDIER brave when country's call
Quick summoned men to hazard all;
Calm and serene amid alarms.
The cannon's roar and clash of arms.
In counsels swift to find away
That factious wrangling might allay.
His lofty soul espoused the right.
His words were radiant with light.
Lover of Peace! When human woe
Unsheathed the sword against the foe,
'Twas Justice sped the mighty stroke.
Which Cuba freed from Spanish yoke.
Freedom's champion! In the isles
Of the far East, where summer smiles.
His noble purpose men shall see.
When they are happy, wise and free.
He governed men by ruling self.
Aspiring high and scorning pelf.
With stainless manhood, kind and true.
Faithful till death his work to do.
When bitter grief held hearts in thrall.
His was the calmest soul of all ;
At peace with men, life's victory won.
At rest with God ;—"His will be done!"
Heir to a bright, immortal fame!
Of this proud record to his name
Robbed nevermore by adverse fate.
Supremely wise, serene and great.Collection
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