My Books Kept Me From

Alas For The Rarity Of Christian Charity Under The Sun!

My Books Kept Me From The Ring, The Dog-pit, The Tavern, And The Saloon.

Our Very Hopes Belied Our Fears, Our Fears Our Hopes Belied; We Thought Her Dying When She Slept, And Sleeping When She Died.

Jasmine Is Sweet, And Has Many Loves.

O Men With Sisters Dear, O Men With Mothers And Wives, It Is Not Linen You 're Wearing Out, But Human Creatures' Lives!