May Twenty-Second
Newman Hall born 1816.
Wilhelm Richard Wagner born 1813.
Maria Edgeworth died 1849.
Victor Hugo died 1885.
Who cares for the burden, the night, and the rain,
And the long, steep, lonesome road,
When at last through the darkness a light shines plain,
When a voice calls “Hail,” and a friend draws rein,
With an arm for the stubborn load?
For life is the chance of a friend or two
This side of the journey’s goal.
Though the world be a desert the long night through,
Yet the gay flowers bloom and the sky shows blue
When a soul salutes a soul.
—Unknown.
In all misfortune the greatest consolation is a sympathizing friend.
—Cervantes.
They help every one his neighbor; and every one saith to his brother, Be of good courage.
—Isaiah 41. 6.
Loving Father, may I lay hold upon the highest standards of friendship and so be qualified to be a friend. May those who call and lean on me feel secure in my support. May none ever be ashamed to call me friend. Grant that those whom I love may keep faith with me. Amen.