Poetry.
AGAINST THE TIDE.
. , BY MRS M. A. KIDDERWhen I 6ee a brave ship Speeding 'gainst the tide, ,Wofi I know some little " tug Nestles by its aide. iWith its hold tenacious, . . -That will never tire, Ifc impart* its power, fed By a heart of fire. Through the restless billows, Past the anchord craft, Past the scores of sailing Bhips, Full rigged, fore and aft, 1 Goes this sailless vessel, Damaged, it may be, And I know that at her dock Safe she soon will be. "When I Fee a Weak man Struggle with his might 1 Gainst the tempter's evil power, Aiming to do right, Ceding through life's waters, Daring wind and tide, I'm quite cure a loving wife Nestles at his side. Then I pray such wives may Always help as now, True to him who strength may need And the marriage tow ; Lending him her council In the time of careHand to hand in sjmpathy, Heart to heart in prayer.
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Waikato Times, Volume XIX, Issue 1583, 26 August 1882, Page 1 (Supplement)
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163Poetry. AGAINST THE TIDE. Waikato Times, Volume XIX, Issue 1583, 26 August 1882, Page 1 (Supplement)
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