SWEET IS THE MEMORY OF THE RIGHTEOUS.
Our days will soon depart, and death will close The changes of each life, our joys our woes; The graceless tyrant then no more can harm! 'Tis actions pious will the good embalm. Torn from its stem and withered on the ground, The flower amidst its fragrance oft is found; So sweet will be the memory of his name,— Who saved his neighbour from the burning flame; Rescued in furious storms from whelming waves, Or snatched the poisonous cup mid yawning graves ; Who when deep guilt was pointing to despair, Its victim urged death's horrors all to dare; Exhibited a Saviour's lovely face,— By faith, on earth, in heaven a resting place. Who led to life, to bliss; to Christ the way ; Sweet, sweet will be to him eternal day. A gentler passage leads him to the tomb, His sacred memory wafts the sweet perfume. J.R Auckland, July 10th, 1851.
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New Zealander, Volume 7, Issue 549, 19 July 1851, Page 4
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157SWEET IS THE MEMORY OF THE RIGHTEOUS. New Zealander, Volume 7, Issue 549, 19 July 1851, Page 4
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