High raises his Goblet
AN OLD MAN’S PRAYER.
BY
GEORGE M. BAKER.
ILLUSTRATED BY HAMMATT BILLINGS.
BOSTON:
LEE AND SHEPARD.
1868.
Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1867, by
George M. Baker,
In the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts.
Boston:
Stereotyped and Printed by Geo. C. Rand & Avery.
TO
MY WIFE.
T
This simple story will be recognized by manythroughout New England to whom the authorhas had the pleasure of reciting it. Frequent requeststhat he would place it in shape for preservationhave emboldened him to issue it in its presentdress. Painfully conscious of its defects as a literarywork, he sends it forth in search of old acquaintances,trusting it may receive a share of that kindly favorbestowed upon it as it fell from his lips.
ILLUSTRATIONS.
Designed by Hammatt Billings. Engraved by S. S. Kilburn.
PAGE.
“High raises his Goblet”Frontispiece.
“Into the Light an old Man steps”23
“I had Wealth and Plenty”29
“Ruined and Bankrupt”33
“The Curse of the Wine-cup was in his Way”37
“Hurled from his Hold my darling Boy”43
“My Boy stepped down from the Preacher’s Stand”49
“With a pure, deep Feeling of heartfelt Bliss”55
“Bright gleams his Sword as he moves along”59
AN OLD MAN’S PRAYER.
In the loftiest room, of princely state,
Of a modern palace grand and great,—
Whose marble front is a symbol true
Of the inner splendors hid from view,—
On an autumn night, when wild without
The bold winds held their revel rout,
Rudely assailing the passing throng,
Through churchyards creeping with mournful song,
A group was gathered around a board
Heaped with all that wealth could afford,
Or taste could suggest: dishes costly and rare,
Fruits of all climes and all seasons,                        
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