The story of Johnstown : its early settlement, rise ... - JohnstownCafe

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THE STORY OF JOlfXSTOWX.
tiou fur school was no more witnosscd in homes stranu'cly quiet since the
tlooil. Rciiuests for biioks and slates and pencils came not, for the voices of
the children were hushed in death. Xo more friendly rivalry in stiuhing
lessons, because the \-oung pupd-> had been transferred to "that bchool where
the\' no longer need our poor protection."
' There is no'fli.ck. li.Ave\er «:ilchea ami lendeJ.
But one dead lam!, i- lliere ;
There is no firesulc. how^oe'erdefended.
But has one vauiiilcliair!
The air is full of farewells to the. lying
And mournings for the dead:
The heart of Rachel for her cluldren ervin;;.
Will not be comforted !
Let us be patient I These severe afflictions
Not from the groiiii.l ari-e,
But oftentimes celestial benedictions
Assume this dark disguise.
Not as a child shall we aijain behold her .
For when with raptures w ild
In our embraces we ajjain enfold her,
She will not be a child ;
But a fair maiden in her Fathers mansion.
Clothed w ith celestial grace :
And beautiful w ith all the soul's eNpaiision
Shall we |..h..ld l.Lr f.ice,"
Yet tears must flow for the hundreds ol little ones who died in the dark
waters at Johnstown.