Evening Republican, Volume 14, Number 127, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 May 1910 — The Passing of the Veteran. [ARTICLE]

The Passing of the Veteran.

The years roll by. Time swiftly wings its flight. We’re growing old. The wintry blast has touched us with its blight. We’re growing old. Our eyes are dimmed, our ears refuse to hear, Our faltering steps proclaim the end is near. It was not thus when treason raised its head. Then we were young ; M hen strong men paled and all was doubt and dread, Then we were young. At Lincoln's call we fought for liberty. A land we saved, a people we set free. We murmur not at our advancing age, Thy will be done; We’ve played our part; we’re passing off the stage, Thy will be done. We wrought for God, for country and for right, We’ve borne our cross. O, may our crown be bright. —J. E. Gilman.