RADCLIFFE COLLEGE 333 



E. C. A., DECEMBER 5, 1902 



Worthy wearer of his name 

 Loved, though long departed 

 His whose learning, rank and fame 

 Left him simple-hearted, 



Thine the age that sweetens youth, 

 Softens each affliction; 

 Heaven 's everlasting truth 

 Lights thy benediction. 



Never song by poet sung 

 Stirred the gladdened hearer 

 Like the soul, that ever young, 

 Brings the Godhead nearer. 



When our years fly on apace, 

 When our hearts are colder, 

 May we, thinking on thy face, 

 Graciously grow older. 



Grow like thee in tranquil heart 

 Touched by Time's caressing. 

 When we choose the better part, 

 Eighty brings its blessing. 



L. B. R. BRIGGS 



TO PROFESSOR L. B. R. BRIGGS 



Quincy Street, December 13, 1902 



DEAR MR. BRIGGS: In turning over the many let- 

 ters of my birthday I have found your verses and 



