Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 42, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 February 1912 — CURRENT VERSE. [ARTICLE]

CURRENT VERSE.

1 Have Not Lived in Vain. U I have tried to lift the weight From some o’erburdened heart— Bowed down with care and sorrow— And helped to bear a part; If I have checked the scalding tears, And soothed and eased the pain, I have not lived in vain. If to an aged one I’ve been A comfort and a stay; AnA hAvno all chiMloh TtrnnlrnriiMiriii gAuU vviiiv cut vtxsauaott as utgm isuwiuv With patience day by day. If I have led the faltering steps To some green spot again. And brought a ray of sunshine there— I have not lived in vain. If I have shown an erring one - Some better place to "fill. Though banished from society— My sister woman still— If I have ever tried to help Her wipe away the stain. And caused a thought of good within— I have not lived in vain. x If, when the children hear my voice. With swiftly flying feet They run, with smiling faces My coming steps to greet. If to all of God’s dumb creatures I have tried to be humane, And wrought some deeds of kindness, then ’* • < I have not lived in vain. —Tacoma Ledger.