not have been in vain.

The intent being good, the fruit cannot be evil.

 The Author. 

The Author

DEDICATION.

 TO THE MEMORY OF MY MOTHER, WHOSE DEVOTION, ENERGY, AND PERSEVERANCE LED ME TO DRINK AT THE FOUNTAIN OF KNOWLEDGE AND TRUTH, UNTIL I SAW BEAUTY THEREIN, THIS VOLUME IS AFFECTIONATELY DEDICATED. 

The true end of life is to elevate man

In body, in mind, and in spirit,

That here he may serve some beneficent plan,

Then a mansion in heaven inherit.

INDEX.

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INVOCATION TO THE MUSE.

Didactic muse Calliope,

Expand thy soothing silent wings,

Touch chords of measured harmony

Wherein the soul ecstatic sings,

Let language fraught with living truth

Find such expression by thy art,

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