| “The time has come to say farewell |
| For now our term is through; |
| To sound our present school days’ knell, |
| And bid you all adieu.” |
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| “Farewell – a word that stirs our hearts, |
| That moves our feelings strong. |
| That sadness frequently imparts, |
| And makes us linger long.” |
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| “For month together we have met |
| And conned our lessons o’er |
| And done our best to know and get |
| A part of Learning’s store.” |
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| “Tro’ all the days I’ve labored hard, |
| And often during night; |
| Your progress was my sole regard, |
| Your well-fare my delight.” |
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| “And oh! My pupils, Ihave tried |
| To do the best I could; |
| I’ve ope’d the book of knowledge wide, |
| And hope you’ve understood.” |
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| “Get wisdom; said the Sage of old, |
| Who spake in sayings wise; |
| More precious she than gems or gold. |
| Or any other prize.” |
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| “And richer far than greatest king |
| Or treasure of the mine, |
| Are they who drink from out her spring, |
| Or worship at her shrine.” |
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| “With all your getting, therefore get |
| An education true; |
| Twill be a crown with jewel set, |
| A pow’r to each of you.” |
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| “And thanks for all your favors shown, |
| For cheer which toil beguiles; |
| For roses in y pathway strewn, |
| For all you love and smilrs.” |
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| “And at the parting of the ways, |
| We at this moment stand. |
| And soon we’ll close our dear school days, |
| And take each other’s hand.” |
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| “Most fondly do I wish you well, |
| And hope you each may be |
| An ornament where e’er you dwell, |
| And from all vices free.” |
| “And now the swift, descending sun |
| Proclaims the time is here; |
| So good-by each and ev’ry one, |
| Farewell, my pupils, dear.” |
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| - Author unidentified |
