What has been will be, ‘Tis the under law of life; ‘Tis the song of sky and sea, To the key of calm and strife. For guard we as we may, What is to be will be, The dark must fold each day — The shore must gird each sea. All things are ruled by law; ‘Tis…
In Rome By Abram Joseph Ryan
At last the dream of youth Stands fair and bright before me, The sunshine of the home of truth Falls tremulously o’er me. And tower, and…
In Remembrance By Abram Joseph Ryan
In the eclipses of your soul, and when you cry “O God! give more of rest and less of night,” My words may rest you;…
In Memory of Very Rev. J. B. Etienne By Abram Joseph Ryan
Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission and of the Sisters of Charity. A shadow slept folded in vestments, The dream of a smile…
In Memory of My Brother By Abram Joseph Ryan
Young as the youngest who donned the Gray, True as the truest that wore it, Brave as the bravest he marched away, (Hot tears on the cheeks…
In Memoriam (Father Keeler) By Abram Joseph Ryan
Father Keeler died February 28, 1880, in Mobile, Ala. Inscribed to his sister. “Sweet Christ! let him live, ah! we need his life, And woe to us…
In Memoriam (David J. Ryan, C.S.A.) By Abram Joseph Ryan
Thou art sleeping, brother, sleeping In thy lonely battle grave; Shadows o’er the past are creeping, Death, the reaper, still is reaping, Years have swept, and years are sweeping Many…
In Memoriam By Abram Joseph Ryan
Go! heart of mine! the way is long — The night is dark — the place is far; Go! kneel and pray, or chant a song, …
I Often Wonder Why ‘Tis So By Abram Joseph Ryan
Some find work where some find rest, And so the weary world goes on: I sometimes wonder which is best; The answer comes when life is…
Hope By Abram Joseph Ryan
Thine eyes are dim: A mist hath gathered there; Around their rim Float many clouds of care, And there is sorrow every — everywhere. But there…