In Memoriam

The record of a faith sublime, And hope, through clouds, far-off discerned; The incense of a love that burned Through pain and doubt defying Time:

The story of a soul at strife That learned at last to kiss the rod, And passed through sorrow up to God, From living to a higher life:

A light that gleams across the wave Of darkness, down the rolling years, Piercing the heavy mist of tears-- A rainbow shining o'er a grave.