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mass ii\)~e. .. .. .. TUNE-Ilt/eger ViM:. _D EAR FOST!~R l'IICTHER! tri~d ami true, Qllrtime has come to bid adien: A life, om hearts would fain renew, \VellOWllll1stleuvcforC'cr! With heartfelt sorrow we dismiss Our many joys end days of bliss; To llleetu lifell\ore full than this, \Ve now must part for e'er Within \IS shine thy truth and light To guide us 011 ill life's dark night, But duty's call and visiollS bright Invite onr steps from thee. Fain would Inspiring-us, And fires OUr hearts from pleasure's thrall To launch ontolllife'ssea. But conklst thOll read our inmost thought- Upon our hearts to-day The past is gone, our life work's near, And aching hearts must leave what's dear While falt'ring lips sing with Atear- ., Good-hye, good-bye, fOl' aye!" -i' 79 -1-
