11 MAY 1889, Page 16

"IN MANUS TUAS, DOMINE!"

So little time to speak, so much to say Without reply !

The day's work is to do, Lord, but the day Too soon will die! Before the fight to fall out of the ranks, Dead and unslain !

To miss their glorious gnerdon of God's thanks That die for men !

To fade before the sunset, when the noon Brightens my brow !— Hush ! rebel heart, nor answer thou, "Too soon," When God calls, "Now."

Virhoso has loved the light, for him the sun Will rise anew !

Whoso has done his best leaves naught undone That man can do !

PAKENHAM BEATTY.