ON THE DEATH OF DR. JAMES E. RHOADS
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Fallen? No; his part was finished In the earthly toil and strife; He hath but lain his armor by, And entered into life. Silent? No; tho' hushed forever Tones that did like music thrill, Through example, helpful, holy, Lo, he speaketh still. Vanished? Lost to those that loved him? No; his spirit lingering near Still doth woo them, onward, upward, Whispering, "Be of cheer." Crowned? Aye, crowned in earth and heaven; Here with laurels fairly won; There with star-lit diadem, Inscribed "Well done! well done!"