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THERE was a time when life, to me,
Seemed but a flowing measure ;
When I was always full of glee,
And every scene a pleasure.

But they are past those merry days
I'm now to sadness given ;
My soul witliin me ever prays
To find a home in heaven.

I know that beautiful is earth,
But to yon land are given
Bright scenes of more exalted worth
That "better land" is heaven.

And though the earth itself is grand,
Through life I'm madly driven;
I'm longing for that "better land,"
Where lasting joys are given.

And it is there my bark I'll guide;
I'll bear all sorrows given,
Still trusting in the hope of an
Eternal bliss in heaven.