Evening Republican, Volume 14, Number 305, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 December 1910 — Come! [ARTICLE]

Come!

Come to me, for the night Is growing late; Outside, the lone wind, walling, shakes the paqe, I cannot sleep, but, longing, He awake. And In the darkness softly call thy name. Let thy warm pressing fingers clasp my own; Shelter me closely 'gainst thy gentle breast; A “Good night” murmur In low, loving tone; Then I shall sweetly rest. One day thou wilt, though now we, far apart, Must tread the road of life marked out for each, Steadfast to truth to win desire of heart; Strive, learn and pray, the worthy hope to reach. But when perchance; the victory be won. And the last goal gained in the finished race. Then thou wilt come when Ufe's long journey’s done, And soul to soul, we stand as face to face! —Florence L. Lancaster, In Smart Set. i