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will pave a white path over the intervening waters, where tenderest 

 fancies, like angels, shall come and go. No soldier, wounded on the 

 battle-field, but will call back with gushing fondness such glimpse 

 of a cheer}- and cherished hearthstone, and feel heart and hope 

 lightened by the vision." 



In these words there is encouragement for you who are parents 

 to endeavor to 



" Make your own world, one that never has sorrowed, 



Of music, and sunshine, and gold summer air; 

 A homo world, whose brow care never has furrowed, 



And whoso cheek of bright beauty shall ever be fair. 



If you can do so, oh, make it an Eden 



Of gladness and beauty — remember 'tis wise; 

 'Twill teach you to long for that home you are needing — 



That Heaven of beauty beyond the blue skies." 



Parents, bind the cords of union between yourselves and your 

 children by surrounding 3'our homes with nature's loveliness and 

 beauty, by leading their youthful minds to the fountains of true 

 knowledge. So shall they prove to ^'ou a blessing in age, an orna- 

 ment to society, and the strength and safeguard of the nation. Thus 

 may the blessed influences of home go on in widening, ever widen- 

 ing circles, till the}' meet and mingle with those hoi}' influences 

 which radiate with unchanging glory from that brighter home, 



" Fast by the throne of God." 



