54 PROFESSOR HENRY. 



" In the long night of rain and wrath, as in the blaze of day, 

 " They rush with news of weal or woe to thousands far away. 



" But faster still .than tidings borne on that electric cord, 



" Rise the pure thoughts of him who loves the Christian's life and 



Lord, 



" Of him who taught, in smiles and tears, with fervent lips to pray, 

 " Maintains high converse, here on earth, with bright worlds far 



away. 



" Aye, though no outward wish is breathed, nor outward answer 



given, 



" The sighing of that humble heart, is known and felt in heaven; 

 1 ' Those long frail wires may bend or break, those viewless heralds 



stay; 



" But faith's last word shall reach the throne of God, though far 





 away.* 



See Appendix, Note Y. 



