Jasper County Democrat, Volume 20, Number 92, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 February 1918 — TRIBUTE OF AFFECTION [ARTICLE]

TRIBUTE OF AFFECTION

To the memory of Herman Alden, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold H. Luers. Born September 7, 1917, died February 11, 1918. Parents dear, you toyed your Alden, Hut dear Jesus loved me, too, • For you know I was His darling Ere Ho lent me unto you. He only lent me to your keeping Till my soul was freed from stain Of the sin which barred from heaven. in heaven you'll have your babe Now dear parents, I’m so happy With the angels here above, Here I have no pain, no sorrow, Only joy and peace and love. You would not wish me back fronts heaven, To the earth so sad and drear, When you know that here your baby Is with Jesus' Mother dear. She will keep me ever near her Till you come with sister, too, To this home so bright and glorious, Where we’ll never bld adieu. So, then, parents, cease your weeping. Since your darling is at rest. I am happy, Oh, so happy, In this heavenly home so blest. xx