| Show LIFES 18 JOURNEY As ae we speed out oat of youths sunny station the track seems to shine in the light A int but it suddenly shoots over chasms or sinks into tu s 0 of night and the hearts nat at were brave in the morning Aref are filled filed with repining and fears feaks As they pause at the city of sorrow or pass through the valley of tears but the road of this perilous journey the hand of the master has made with all its dis comforts and dangers we need not be sad or afraid paths leading from light into darkness when plunging from gloom to despair wind out through the tunnels of midnight to fields that are blooming and fair though the rocks and the shadows surround us though we catch not one glance of the day above us fair cities are laughing and dipping white feet in some bay and always eternal forever down over the hills in the west the last final end of your journey there lies the great station of rest tie tia the great central point of all railway sr all roads centre here when they end tie the final resort of all tourists all rival lines meet here and blend e I 1 tickets all mile books all passes it stolen or begged for or bought on M whatever road or division will bring you at last to the spoilt you pause at the city of trouble or wait in the valley of tears be patient the tram train will move onward and ana rush down the track of the years whatever the place is you seek tor for whatever your aim or your quest you shall come at the last with rejoicing to the beautiful city of rest you shall store all your baggage of worries you shall feel perfect peace in this realm you ahau sail withold with old friendson friends on fairba fair waters with joy and delight at the helm you shall wander in cool fragrant gardens with those who have loved you yon the best and the hopes that were lost in lifes journey you will find in the city of rest best ELLI ELLA WHEELER WILCOX |
