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Show LINES TO BISHOP SCANXANV ' (Lines Inscribed to Right Rev. Bishop Scanlan on the anniversary of his epis-! epis-! copacy by J. T. Smyth.) j The tide of years, how swift their flight! ! Since first they noble soul I knew. Steals o'er my memory dear tonight,' While thy upward'holy course review; ' ! Like a happy dream since seventy-three, Remembrance links you dear. And brighter-in "the gjilax'y -Of God's vineyard year by year. Exulting in your onward glow. Your life an open page; Thro' rain and sunshine well I know The trackless wilds engage; Righteousness to fellow, man No narrow-minded bigotry employ. Your gushing- soul, broad as Heaven's span. - . No demon power can e'er- destroy. - God-like, in transmitting love With Christian zeal divinely given. Your star of fame shone bright above Your noble works which lead to Heaven; Along the highway-dark and drear You planted deep without omission The everlasting truth in logic clear. Christ crucified, and his holy mission. On angels' wings the time sped by Since the mitre graced your brow; Praise the Lord that power on high His bounteous mead bestow. The orphans' wailing cry is -stilled. White-winged charity ip ttU and seen, The aged miner's home (s willed By God's protecting queen. A fervent prayer is wafted high That God in his providence will spare The self-sacrificing prelate, is our cry. That years Innumerable presiding here; 1 Beloved, revered, for honesty and truth, The embodiment of all that's good; I Language inadequate I quoth forsooth. Justice to the noble type of manhood, j Ogden, June 2P, Bannagh laith a vie O! Thanks to the Hon. Mrs. , Kearns. and Pat Phelan, . Mrs. Judge. ''-... |