Jim married and lived on the homestead farm,
Worked hard where the beauties of nature charm;
He trained his muscles to honest toil,
Breathed the fresh forest air as he tilled the soil,
Drank pure living water and bathed in the stream,
While the years flowed on like a happy dream;
A peaceful life.
Jims affectionate wife
Keeps the way of the home so pure and sweet;
That a haven of refuge, a sure retreat,
He finds when the busy day is done;
A half dozen children with innocent fun
Give pleasure to Jim—dear Jim.
Worked hard where the beauties of nature charm;
He trained his muscles to honest toil,
Breathed the fresh forest air as he tilled the soil,
Drank pure living water and bathed in the stream,
While the years flowed on like a happy dream;
A peaceful life.
Jims affectionate wife
Keeps the way of the home so pure and sweet;
That a haven of refuge, a sure retreat,
He finds when the busy day is done;
A half dozen children with innocent fun
Give pleasure to Jim—dear Jim.
He takes long walks thro' the country wide
With Mary, his chosen one, by his side;
Finds joy in labor, in life and love;
Thro' nature learns of his God above,
While the soul's abode, grows strong and fair—
A beautiful spirit dwelleth there.
When the wild wind blows,
And the home fire glows,
He finds long hours to read and write,
Long hours for study, and the night
Brings father and children heart to heart.
Ah, Jim, thou hast chosen the better part
True life and its joys, dear Jim
With Mary, his chosen one, by his side;
Finds joy in labor, in life and love;
Thro' nature learns of his God above,
While the soul's abode, grows strong and fair—
A beautiful spirit dwelleth there.
When the wild wind blows,
And the home fire glows,
He finds long hours to read and write,
Long hours for study, and the night
Brings father and children heart to heart.
Ah, Jim, thou hast chosen the better part
True life and its joys, dear Jim
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