POETRY.
MORTUI TRIUMPHATIS.
[Lines written for the dedication of a cloister erected at Cbarterbouse to commemorate Cartliusians who fought in South Africa, thirty-five of whom died. Line 2 refers to the school use of daunt, and line 10 to the founder's motto, Deo Dante Lai.] SONS of our House, true children of her rearing, '
Who when the call came answered " Here am I," Stayed not nor doubted, but with heart unfearing . Set your face forward and were strong to die. You, with a faith that might not fail nor falter, Fought a good fight and to the end withstood, You, as with sacrifice laid upon the altar, Sealed your solemn covenant with blood Freely cl all ye made the full oblation, " Gave as God gave you," yielding up your life, And on your death has come the consecration Waiting for those who vanquished in the strife.
Wherefore we come not with a hopeless sorrow Mourning for warriors who from warfare cease, Mourning for those on whom the battle's morrow Broke with the promise of unending peace : Rather accordant to your noble story Be psalm and anthem of thanksgiving raised; As for your lives to God who gave be glory, So for your death His holy name be praised.
For with film faith and with a full assurance, Trusting in Him who died from death to save, Whose was the perfect patience and endurance That on the Cross won triumph o'er the grave.
Lo ! we believe that unto you is given, Seeing ye followed where your Leader trod, Rest in the everlasting halls of Heaven, Joy in perpetual presence of your God. •
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