Poem: “For the Friends at Hurstmont” by Henry Van Dyke

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For the Friends at Hurstmont

THE HOUSE

The cornerstone in Truth is laid,The guardian walls of Honour made,The roof of Faith is built above,The fire upon the hearth is Love:Though rains descend and loud winds call,This happy house shall never fall.

THE HEARTH

When the logs are burning free,Then the fire is full of glee:When each heart gives out its best,Then the talk is full of zest:Light your fire and never fear,Life was made for love and cheer.

THE DOOR

The lintel low enough to keep out pomp and pride:The threshold high enough to turn deceit aside:The fastening strong enough from robbers to defend:This door will open at a touch to welcome every friend.

THE DIAL

Time can never take What Time did not give;When my shadows have all passed, You shall live.

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