als 26th Aug. Through her millier-peopled city issed our Empress-Queen in view, While from far-off lands, her lieges Swelled her stately retinue.
Not as in old Roman story Captives glutting tyrant's pride: Happy these in freedom's blessings, Under England's Crown. enjoyed.
For tis true of earthly empire As of old on Sinai "Show me Lee," prayed one,' "by Yeo, My Goodness shall pass by."
Teaching us that blessing others, With the talents God has given, Is the only earthly glory Worthy to be named in Heaven.
Greet we then to-day with honour One whose life-long ministry For the welfare of this people, Has attained its Jubilee.
Fifty years of many changes, Gla ingathering, painful loss Changeless only his devotion Yo the preaching of the Cross, Not resounding, acclamation Cheers the veteran to-day.; But the grateful love of many, Helped by him on Heavenly way, 1 Mightiest empires may be shaken, Loftiest thrones may be cast down, But for every " faithful servant."
Is "laid ap" a fadeless crown, 26th August, 1847-1897.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.