PAX. I sent my soul upon great waves of Silence, Into Space. She spread her wings; gazed for one quivering moment And then returned to me; bearing triumphant One sweet thought From Heaven's Song, to cheer me: "Peace" the one note HENRIETTA EDITH GRAY. OUR HEROES. Here's a hand to the boy who has courage To do what he knows to be right. All honor to him if he conquers! A cheer for the boy who says "No!" There's many a battle fought daily The world knows nothing about. There's many a brave little soldier Than he who leads soldiers to battle, Be steadfast, my boy, when you're tempted, And God, who knows who are the heroes, PHOEBE CARY. Give pleasure! Lose no chance to give pleasure, for this is the ceaseless and anonymous triumph of a truly loving spirit.—Henry Drummond. SILENCE. In the night the soul is near to God; with divine music fraught There's a melody of silence. There is music in a star. BEYOND. Tell me, spirit, if you can I would know Is the ending of a man Weal or wo? 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