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But in the world above he wears
Perhaps a crown—who knows?
W. F.

180. On a Rich Man:—

A man of wealth and fame,
Of honour and of worth;
How powerful was his name
When living on the earth.
But now he’s left the world,
Where riches draw a line
Distinguishing a man
From others of his kine.
What now can this man do
With what he had whilst here?
Not aught, for what he had—
In heaven it can’t appear.
We speak of him “in heaven,”
Well, let us hope he’s there;
Though the chances of such men
To get there are but rare.

181. On Husband and Wife.

The following is copied from a country churchyard:—

Here lies the body of James Robinson, and Ruth his wife.

And underneath this text:—
“Their warfare is accomplished.”

182. From Torryburn Churchyard:—

In this churchyard lies Eppie Coutts.
Either here or hereabouts;