Hampden Sydney College - Kaleidoscope Yearbook (Hampden Sydney, VA)

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Bums I 'Tis the place where the sins are forgiven, And the soul is lifted above: N 'Tis the place where weakness is hidden, i Under the mantle of love. D Q2 cbd 'Tis the haunt of the sweetest memories, xp That linger so long in the heart, When the chill of the world has hardened, wvl Adrhd h d'ftd r Rm n e ear ones ave ri e apar . K dl K' 1 ,Tis the place where manhood is moulded. And a dream of the future is born, M When the strength of the nation lies folded Gy In the arms of a mother at dawn. .0 Ga F X 532' 0 C. 14 f