  We sail far out to sunset’s light beyond, On Life’s most restless and most fitful deep; Where tempests rage and storms do oft abound, And waves and billows care not long to sleep. In Ocean’s lap most priceless pearls we’ve found, And gathered them as onward we have passed; We deemed the work but pleasure and reward, Rare treasures that in years to come would last. Life’s dark blue waters cannot be recrossed O’er which we passed so joyfully each day; For youth and pleasure can not always last, And Duty bids us hasten on our way. We know that here our voyage together ends And each alone must earn his own reward; But through the storms and sunny days alike We shall be guided by the hand of God. To-day we all must bid a fond farewell; We know henceforth our lives apart must be, Until we cross the deep that lies before, To be no longer tossed on life’s rough sea. And when beyond the ever-changing waves We anchor on that shining Heavenly shore, May we, who linger now to say: “Farewell,” United stand to part again no more. |
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