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Show rw m TO OUR BOYS. BBB H I - It may not be that the praise of today B Will last till the tide has turned; B j - But the millions to come in the far away M ! '" Will sing of the Glory you've earned. H " It may not be that the friends of today m I v. Will think when the band has passed; H ' But the star of hope has come to stay M ' ' v And you share its light to the last. H I It may not be that we sense the load L ' That rests on you today; m ' But each step you take along the road H Will teach us how to pray. BBBBB m H It may not be that the world will see H The motive that spurs you on; H f But when 'tis born of Liberty, B 'Twill rise and say "Well Done." H f It may not be that we feel the thrill B That burns within your breast, H For you go out at the Master's will, B And you must and shall be blest. M I '"' It may not be that the hand of fate H f ". Will return you to this sod; H ' But if your work is not born of hate : H I', You will be proud to meet your God. . H !" " It may not be that we can unfold H ' -r The pride our hearts contain, ' ' H For now the half cannot be told H ' ' ': Till the welcome home again. ORSON SMITH. BBm n ' |