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The Summer blossoms fast decayBeneath the Autumn's chilling breath, And man is passing thus away, Touched by the silent hand of Death.Still fading-falling-day by dayThe withered petals strew the plain, They never more shall deck the spray-But man shall rise again Behold the bare... Read Full Overview

The Summer blossoms fast decayBeneath the Autumn's chilling breath, And man is passing thus away, Touched by the silent hand of Death.Still fading-falling-day by dayThe withered petals strew the plain, They never more shall deck the spray-But man shall rise again Behold the bare... Read Full Overview

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this... Read Full Overview

ALOE wrote hymns for specific groups of people, specific occupations, and some longer poems on spiritual subjects. From the preface: "To admit rhymes for ragged children, needlewomen, and paupers into a book of sacred song, may-in the opinion of some critics-deprive it of all... Read Full Overview