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Poem written by E Piper for J & S Prall 1905 (S718)

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Actual Text:	A Small Tribute to Commemorate the Mercies of Fifty Years. The passing of full fifty years Since 'neath St. Michael's fane The bridegroom in the blushing bride A consort true did gain. October's sky was sombre grey, The earth was wrapp'd in mist, But little car'd two hearts that day, Made one in Cupid's tryst. Methinks the sun his rays withdrew And modestly retir'd The fervour of that flame he knew Those youthful hearts that fir'd. The fitful breeze a moment stayd Its gambols with the leaves As softly round the bride it play'd, And coy'd with silken sleeves. And when behind the western hills The autumn sun retir d, Harmonious broke old Brenchley's bells And hearty welcome fired. And now all down those fifty years Those strains are sounding still That fell upon the list'ning ears On lonely Picksett Hill. For fifty years 'midst storm and shine, So faithful and so true, The vows before the sacred shrine, Are ever fresh and new. In sickness and in health to hold On time's precar'ous tide, So nobly kept that promise bold: The bridegroom and the bride. The rolling of those fifty years Has heard the passing knell, And seen the mother's scalding tears Her bitter anguish tell. But lighter did those sorrows press, For loving hearts and true, Found comfort in the fond caress That love makes ever new. And now as weary toilers they Glide gently down life's stream, The hazy sun's declining ray Sheds soft its fitful beam. The record of those fifty years, On fading mem'ry seal'd, Made up of transient joys and tears, Sweet recollections yield. And now as ev'ning shades fall fast, And shadows Ionger grow, And nearer comes the impending blast Of wintry winds and snow May heav'nly whispers softly glide, And draw their hearts away: The bridegroom and his loving bride, To one eternal day; Where passing time no more is known, Nor weight of fifty years; Th' glor'ous Bridegroom claims His own And with His presence cheers. E.S.P October 28, 1905.
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