Show ETCHINGS CHRI I Back to the depths of the Past dim obscure The footprints of Time and of Progress revealed And halting way mid-way once a nation did yield A spirit so like god-like so wise and so pure So wondrously per perfect feet that ever since then The path hath grown broader that mankind mankind mankind man man- kind shall trod And clearer the knowledge of mankind and of God So once in a year is a period when R Memory honors this spirit divine divine divine- His souls soul's resurrection unconsciously told In the widening circle of minds that unfold To deeds of self sacrifice self sacrifice definite sign Of quickening progress for History's eA e- e pa page page page- A time set for worship whose meaning imparts A fullness of harvest of generous hearts And wakened to life at the seasons season's death age |