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Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-02-08

A HAPPY family: 81 suppose" said
the man i'll the easy-chair, that my
wife and are the most contented cou-
pie you ever saw. We never quarrel
about anything. She is always willing
to get up in the morning and build the
fire, and l am always perfectly willing
to let her."
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-02-08

Carboline, natural hair restorer and
dressing, as now improved and perfected,
If pronounced by competent authority to
be the best article ever invented to restore
the vitality of youth to diseased and faded
hair. Try it. Sold by all druggists.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-02-08

F.#"Men often mistake notonety for
fame" but they never mistake Kidney
Wort for any quack medicine. kidney
Wort is universally recognized as stand
ard remedy for all diseases OF the liver,
bowels and kidneys.
BsB~ Diamond Dyes will color anything
any color. and never fail. The easiest
and best way TO economize. 10 cents, at
all druggists,
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-02-08

FLOATING expenses: Jones calls his
last summers yachting expenses-which
he hasn't paid-his floating debt, y
He intends to reduce it as soo1 as he
has any quick assets-that Is, as quick
as it's possible.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-02-08

CALVES gwen more rope: A country
man sowing his ground, two smart fe!-
lows riding that way, one of them called
to him with an insolent air. "Well
honest fellow" said he, "tis your busi-
ness to sow, but we reap the fruits
of your labor" to which the country
man replied, '"Tis very like you may,
for am sowing hemp"
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-02-08

sit is Impossible to disguise the fact that
the Vegetable Compound, prepared under
the personal direction of Mrs. Lydia K.
Pinkham, with the superior science and
art of modern pharmacy, is the most sue.
cessful medicine for female diseases known.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-02-08

A BIT about beauty: "Well, she isn't
my style of beauty" was the contemp-
tuous remark of the lady with the snub
nose. $50 [ perceive" said Mr.. Blunt.
AS there was no chance for all argument
the subject was dropped instanter.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-02-08

The thoroughbred horse 10 large in size.
often reaching sixteen hands In height
Though not as heavy-llmbed as the Clydes
dale or Percheron they are more muscular
In proportion TO their bones, which are
very fine, and, comparing their endurance,
activity and speed with the larger breeds,
are not inferior to them in any respect for
farm purposes.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-02-08

PAT's remark about Mrs. Lapgtry;
can SO that is the picture of Mrs. Lang
try" remarked Patrick, looking in at q
shop window, Faith, an Oh can see
twenty purifier women livery day on
Washington shtreet wild me Dyes shut. y
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-02-08

+4*"He that is dlscontented in one
place will seldom be happy in another. '
People are constantly changing their
homes from East to West and from North
TO South or Uice UerSa, IN search OF a
healthy State. If they would learn to be
contented, and to use the celebrated KID
ney-Wort when sick, they would be much
better off. The whole system can be kept
In healthy state by this simple but effec-
tual remedy.
B1~ For five cents, Wells, Richardson
& Co Burlington, VT. will send ooloied
samples of all colors of Diamond Dyes,
with directions.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-02-08

IN health from any cause, especially from
the use of any of the thousand nostrums
that promise so largely, with long ficti-
uous testimonials, have no fear. Resort
10 Hop Bitters at orce, and in a short
time you VIII have the most robust and
blooming health
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-02-08

Pimples and Humors on the Face.-In
this condition of the skin, the Vegetine Is
the great remedy, as II acts directly upon
the cause. 1t cleanses and purIfles the
blood, thereby causing humors of all kinds
to disappear.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-02-08
New Haven (Conn.) Union.

How IA Lawyer Treated the case.
l, David Strouse, of new Haven, Con-
necticut, was attacked with severe rheu-
nstism In my right arm, hand and foot,
SO that walked with difficulty and could
hardly use my hand to eat with. | used
one bottle st. Jacobs Oil, rubbing well
three times day, and obtained instant re-
lief and perfect cure.
DAVID STRoUsE, attorney at EdtV.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-02-08

II takes over one hundred pairs of gloves
to assuage the grief of the Brooklyn Of
icials over the death of an alderman,
whose life might have been saved by a
ungle bottle Of DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-02-08

The water. courses carry millions of tons
of tertlliz ing material to the sea. The Nile
alone pours over thousand tons OF nitrate
into the Mediterranean each twenty-fonr
hours. The loss annually is greater, there
fore, than that contained in the guano de-
poslts, when We consider the entire surface
of the earth.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-02-08

ALMOST simultaneously fIom Iowa City,
Ia, aud from Saltwater, Miun., comes
news Of disease among the hogs. Though
called hog cholera IN the first case, physi.
clans who have examined the animals after
death declare it to be a new disease. Core
spondents IN vicinity of these places viii
oblige us by advising US of such particulars
rs they can learn in regard to 1t.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-02-08

A FEEDING Box.-A handy substitute
for basket, IN which to carry corn, vege-
tables, etc.. from the house or crib to the
stables, Is stout box eighteen inches
square and ten inches deep, with a handle
OF hickory bent and fastened to the sides
with screws. 1t Will last a lifetime, and
can be made to any exact measure.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-02-08

WHILE there are grapes of finer quality
than the Concord, there Is none that il
more commonly grown for general use.
But vineyard is not complete without
the little Delaware, the Catawba, Clinton
and others, such as the Prentlss, Pockiing-
ton, Norden and LBdy Washington. Nearly
every vine grower has his favorlte variety,
one specially adapted 10 his soil, locality,
and general surroundings.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-02-08

ANSWER to a correspondent: GA max
writes to an editor for four dollars ''be'
cause he is SO terribly short" and gets
in reply the heartless response: "Do as
| do; stand on a chair"
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-02-08

PROFESSOR BEAL recommends to peck
celery and other vegetables IN damp moss
for keeping through winter. 1t is said
that vegetables thus packed will not only
keep long time but retain their flavor and
quality SO well that they 2an hardly be dis
tinguIshed from fresh ones.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-02-08

ONIONS must not be allowed to freeze
and thaw alternately through the Winter;
as this is injurious tC them. Spread them
on the barn floor, where the quantity Is
large, and cover with hay or straw. Oh
they may be kept in barrels headed up and
put in cold place.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-02-08

A MANS curiosity never reaches the
female standard until some one tells
him that his name was in yesterdays
paper.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-02-08

A Hay HooK.-A very convenient little
article Is my hay hook, made from the
stem of a young tree cut off about four in
ches below Its juncture with short branch
the branch cut off about the same distance
from the stem, both sharpe ed to round
Ing pint, and the upper part of the stem
for handle about rhree feet IN length.
THIS is proper implement for pulling hay
out of the stack or NOV.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-02-08

THERE is considerable advantage reallz-
ed IN turning off young ANIMALS as young
as possible after getting good growth, as
it itrequlres less capital in conducting the
business of breeding and feeding, anu The
risks of accidents, diseases and all other
things are much lessened.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-02-08

MADE himself comfortable: The man
who couldn't stand it any longer" has
taken scat and now feels quite comfor-
tai le.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-02-08

HOUSE plants cannot flourish without
much care in Winter; and insects are es-
peclally 10 be looked after. Tobacco tea
kills the green fly; white hellebore the
mealy bug, and red pepper is good fol
almost all insects.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-02-08

G. Fl. JOHNSON tells the Frutt Grocer
that by going carefully over his grounds
several times each season and removing
and burning all plants showing raspberry
rust he has succeeded to such an extent
that no more than half a dozen cases OF
the disease appeared last year in the whole
of his three acres devoted to this frnit,
while another grower at some distance,
'lost almost his entire stock without
knowing the cause
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-02-08

AMONG raspberries, the Turner is ram
pant grower and needs severe pruning
Gregg staads in the front rank of black
caps. 1t needs strong, loamy soli. ke-
lance is an excellent berry for canning
and home use. Hansell 10 red berry, ana
noted for its hardness, earllness, and sol,
ldity. 8randywine Is first-cl ss market
berry.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-02-08

THosE who live in the country need to
give their cellars special attention lust
now. Disease turks in the decay1ug veg
etables, If such there be, See that the
cellar has good ventilation somewhere else
than through the cellar door aud stairway.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-02-08
AIIen's Rrafn Food.

Cures Nervous Debility and Weakness
of Generative Organs, 81 all druggists,
Send for clrcnlar. Aliens Pharmacy, 3l3
First av. n. Y.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-02-08

"Rough on Rats" Clears out rats, mice
tl,es reaches, beJ-bu %, ants vernin. 15c
MOTHER SWANS WORM SYRUP. for feverlsh-
ness restlt ssness, worms. Tasteless. Csc.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-02-08

Hook once said of bald man: He
used to cut his hair, but now his hair
cuts him."
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-02-08

Correct your habits of crooked walking
by using Lyons Patent Metallic Heel
Stiffeners
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-02-08

DR.. Kltne's Great Nerve Restorer is th9
marvel OF the age for all nerve diseases. All
fits stopped free. Send to 931 Arch Street
Philadelphia, Pa.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-02-08

FEED all the sweet apples that are not
parketable to the pigs and horses. They
are healthful and especially rehshed by
tLuse animals
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-02-08

INK can be entirely taken out OF white
goods with milk, If the mitk be applied
the moment after the spllling OF the Ink.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-02-08
DR.. n. w. LOBB, MEDICAL OFFICES

NO. $40 NORTH FIFTEENTH STREET,
Philadelphia, Pa 1S years experience. (Estab-
hshed for treatment with purely vegetable medi-
cineA) DR.. LObbs long experience I'm the treat
menI Of diseases enables him TO guarantee cure
In all cases. Consultation free and strictly con-
ndentlaL Cali I'm person or by letter. once
hours II 10 and 10 10 evening.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-02-08

AS general thing, says sensible wri-
ter, all of our farm tools are too heavy.
Generally speaking. the farm wagon that
will bear up under ton weight with ease
is plenty heavy enough FOR sll practical
purposes to which farm wagon should be
put. IL you want to haul two tons it is
far better and cheaper IN the end to make
two loads Of it. The saving IN horse flesh
and feed, will, In few years, amount to
enough to buy new one and have some
thing left tor profit. If you are about or
derlng new wagon have 1t made light
and of the best material and you will nev-
er regret it
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-02-08

Vegetine IN Potrder Form IL sold 10y all drug
gists and general stores. If you cannot buy 1t OF
them, enclose nifty cents In postage stamps for one
package, or one dollar for two packages, and
Will send IL by return mail.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-02-08
BriEhts Disease, DIabe'es, kiuney, Live
Ul mary Diseases.

Have no fear OF any of these diseases If
you use Hop Bitters. as they will prevent
and cure the worst cases, even when you
have been made worse by some great
puffed up prt tended cure.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-02-08

CUTTING THE CULLs.--Milch cove are
greatly benefited and will increase and
maintain the flew of milk if fed upon the
httle rctstoes, Irish or sweet which are
LETT over frem the crop, and are too small
to sell or use at home. But they should be
cut fine. A good plan is to have trough
or stcut box in which, after washing, the
potatoes can be cut with common spade;
but better plan Is to take an old spade or
hoe or fire shovel, and by attaching stout
short handle, provide an implement ex-
pressly for the purpose and eave the wear
and tear and rust of the spade.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-02-08
KeIlInEer's Eminent


Applied to the head relieves headache,
aud prevents the hair from falling out.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-02-08

A GENTS WANTED for the Best and Fastest
~ selling Pictorial Books and Bibles. Prices re-
duced S3 per cent. NATIONAL PUB Co.. Philada-, Pa.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-02-08
One Package in Powder Form
Cured SCrofuIa.
How to Reduce Your Doctors Bills.
SO BREMEN STREET,
Nm 4


Mr. r. II. Strneiis: Dear SG'-My little daughter
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suffering everything. | employed different phy-
slcians IN East Boston, but they helped her none.
bought some OF your PO'rdrr Form Ptgettne
and my wife stepped II and gave II To the child ac-
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In "A tortnight's time 10 see how the child had
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every day, and can cheertully recommend your
remedy to be the best we have ever tried.
Respectfully yours, II. WEBB.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1883-02-08
AGRICULTURE.

GOOD WEEDKR, Get your blacksmith
TO cut out a piece Of piece of plow steel 8
inches wide and six inches long for the
blade. BY drilling two holes in the centre
he can fasten on The shank for the handle,
which should be forked and provided with
a socket for the insertion of the handle,
and should be set at an angle of forty-tive
degrees to the plane of the blade. The 2
long edges should pe drawn Tin and shar-
pened. You have now one of the most
effective wedding hoes ever invented, and
il Is not patented. 1t has a double edge,
and can be worked equally we'll by pulling
or pushing. 1t passes along just nnder or
on the surface and etfectuslly cuts off eve-
ry weed between the young plants in the
row without too much disturbance of the
surface. 1t is not intended as a Culuvator
of course, but as weeder is hard to beat,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-10-17
The Florida Everglades.

When the general government sought to re-
move the Indians to their reservations, many of
different tribes fed into the everglades, and it Is
estimated that 100 or 500 are now living there
Only 90 appear on the rolls Of the census, be-
cause no census officer has been able to pene-
trate the wilderness. The 80 Indians who ap-
pear upon the census rolls are those who come
out to trade; but it is known that the large ma
jority are averse to trading or mingling with
the whites. Indian hunters come out with bear.
deer and panther skins. showing that the ever
glades must contain good hunting grounds. A
number Of negroes. say thirty or forty. are
known TO be held by the Indians. They speak
the Indian tongue. wear the dress of Indian
women and are made to do the wOmen's work.
runaway slaves, who escaped before or dur
ing the civil war; and are still held In slavery.
Only one missionary ever attempted to carry the
news Of Lincoln's proclamation into the ever
glades; he left the borders of the Indian coun-
try with great speed. A few months ago Chief
Tiger Tail became displeased with one OF his
colored servants, and brought him into Fort
Myers to offer him for sale. When informed that
the negroes were all free, he calculated ''White
mans niger mebbe free but Indians Niger
| no.. Whereupon Tiger Tail grasped the darkey
oy the nape OF the neck, pushed him into the
canoe and padded back to the everglades. The
Seminoies are quite jealous Of any interference
with their domain. and will not serve as guides
| through their country. So strictly is this rule
| maintained that an Indian boy, who has been
| raised by New Orleans gentleman, under an
agreement with the Indians that he may stay
six months OF each year with him and six months
with mis- people. could not be prevailed upon for
any consideration, to guide white men into the
country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-10-17
An Embarra>sed Tailor.
Butte (Montanal Nine

From the Butte (Montana) Miner.
Orders have been issued from the headquar-
tsrs of the Northern Pacific railroad to the effect
that all employees on trains and at stations over
the line must appear in uniform. A tailor is now
going over the road taking measurements ofthe
employees for their new suits. who, In order to
expedite matters, sends the following dispatch
to ell agents:
Take OF everything but your pantaloons and
shirt, and be on the platform when the train ar.
rives to be measured for uniform"
ARRIVING at one OF the new stations he jump
ed from the train: tape-line In hand. and shouted
for the agent. In response to his call a hand
some young lady stepped forward, accompanied
oy burly six-footer, who announced that thu.
lady was the agent. a I'd he was her brother AMI
demanded an explanation OF his dispatch. Tho
falior explained as best he could and boardinfr
ne train telegraphed from the next station:
How many agents have you got that don't
kear shirts and pantaloons and where are tney
Qcated? Answer quick"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-10-17
Hid Ne Good Bye.

Bid me goodbye. No sweeter saiut alton
Ctn friendship claim;
Nor yet can any language. any nation
Sweeter frame
Is Is not nnal; II rebodes no sorrow
As SCma declare,
Who born TO frettings prone 20 borrow
To-morrows share.
Goodbye IS but prayer, a benedictiou
From lips sincere;
And breathed b. thine Il brings a sweet convfc-
That God viii hear.
Gocd-oyei yes, Sod be with you;" prayer and
blessing
In simplest phrase:
Alike our need and His dear care eonfessing
IL all our ways
However rare or frequent b. our meeting,
however nigh
Tue last long parting, or the endless greeting
Bid me goodbye
Harriet NcE,ren kinphau
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-10-17
MEN AND FORTUNES CHANGE.
The MilliOnaireS Of New York in 1916.

A quaint book in itself. and one doubly Gu
rOus in the contrast of its facts with the facts of
to-day, says the New York Sun, was published
at the Sun Office in 1886 1t is entitled 'The
Wealth and Biography of the Wealthy Citizens of
New York" being an alphabetical arrangement
of the names Of the most prominent capitalists
whose wealth is estimated at 100000 and up
ward. with the sums appended to
graphical notices OF the principal persons
1t is a remarkable tact that, although this was
but 81 years ago, the names of Cyrus W. Field,
William ii. Vanderbilt, D. D. Mills, D. P. Nor
gan, Jay Gould, Russell Sage and other &C
knowledged millionaiIes Of to-day do not ap-
pear. Peter Cooper is disposed Of in 10 words
stating that he is worth $15OGOO, and ''manu-
facturer of the eeef ~ated COoper's refined is n
glass" David Dudley Field gets Is words,
which state that he is worth 800 600, ''from
Massachusetts, q lawyer. married rich widow,
and hence portion Of his wealth" William E.
is put down for $500, 900, and Arson G. Phelps
jr., for S150 900. Among those worth $500, 900
is Richard Mortimer ian upright tailor, now
retired on large estate"
The milliOnaires of that day were few. Their
names were: John Jacob Aston, S25. 600. 600;
William B. Aston. S5,0OO.00O: Henry Brevoort,
jr,. 81, 100000; Jonathan Hunt, 81 500 600;
James Lenox. 5000. 900; Peter LOrillard,
81 .6O0.OO Isaac Packer, 81 10000 estate OF
III. Perpont, ST. 600 0OO estate of Peter Scher-
merhorn. S1250,0O0; Peter G. Stuveysant,
1.5O0 900; estate of l.. Sales, 1900. 900;
Stephen Whitney, IS 800. 900; estate of Stephen
Van Rensselaer,, $4,000, 000; James BoOrman
81 100000; Isaac BrOnson's estate, 81 SOC. 600.
and Peter Harmony. $3.50, 900.
The only mention of the Vanderbilt family is
the following: Cornelius vanderbilt $50 600;
OF an old Dutch root. Cornelius has eyinced more
energy and Observation-Disclosures in building and
driving steamboats, and other projects than ever
one single Dutchman possessed. 1t takes our
American hot suns to clear off the vapors and
fogs of the Zuyder Zee and wake up the phlegm
of descendant of old Holandr
The only mention of A. 7. Stewart in the book
is the following: Worth $500. COO the celebrated
dry goods merchant OF Broadway. whose shop is
the grand resort of the fashiOnables; has lately
erected palace on the site of Washington Hall,
at a cost of $780, eco or so. He married MISS
Ciinch a lady Of property"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-10-17
THOMAS BOWLING, Auctloneer.

ASSIGNEES SALE OF IMPROVED REAL ESTATE
IN GEORGETOWN, BEING PREMISES NUMBER
1410 CONGRESS (3lST) STREET.
By virtue of deed Of assignment to me- duly re- -
corded in Iiber 1854 folio 1873. ct seq one of the
land records Of the District Of Columbia shall -
SATURDAY SAT THE TWENTIETH DAY OF OcT0-
piece of ground in Georgetown in said District dstin-
guished the north 80 feet of Lots 81 and SO (by
depth of 120 feet in Beas addition thereto improved
by large. comfortable two-story house. with back
building Said real estate is sold subject to deed
trust to the Equitable Cooperative Building
ISOLATION of the city of Washington recorded I'm Tber
1887 folio 4S ct seq the amount due upon which will
be shown at sale.
Terms. cash deposit of 800 required at time of
sale Conveyancng, &c, at purchasers cost Terms to
be complied with in days, deposit forfeited
CHAS. II. CRAGIN JR Assignee,
81 ~ street northwest
IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE ABOVE SALE
will also offer the ground lying north and adjoining
the above piece having front of % feet by
depth of 116 aud y feet. Terms made known sale
CHAS. ii. CRAGIN, JR.,
Oct12-dtS Attorney for owner
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-10-17
Finishing the Work.

Ever In life Is q work to do.
Long enduring, and meier gone through:
Seeming to end and begun anew.
knowledge hath still some more to know.
Wealth hath greater TO which to grow:
Every one hath farther to go.
Say not cen at thy latest date,
Now have naught but to rest and watt.
something viii take thee without the gate.
What II thine earthly task be DER.
stu Is another for thee In store.
Heavenward walking and heavenly lore,
Graces to nurture. snares to shun.
Sins to get rid OF one by one,
THIS Is work that viii meier be done.
Only One. as He bowed tho head
Where on the cross for thee hath bied.
Rightly then, at Il finished" said
Well on thy bed Of death for thee
IL ever said It may ftly be,
Christ hath finished my work for ma