Jane Caroline Reed's Copy Book-Excerpt from the Builders

Jane Caroline Reed

Excerpt from The Builders

Nothing useless is or low;

    Each thing in its place is best;

And what seems but idle show

    Strengthens and supports the rest.

Build today, then, strong and sure,

    With a firm + ample base;

And ascending + Secure

    Shall tomorrow find its place.

                            H W Longfellow