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The Valley of Peace. — For Decoration Day.

M. E. Servoss.

1. Come with bright garlands, sweet-scented and rare,
Cover these mounds while you whisper a prayer
For the dear friends who know not where they lie,
Resting today 'neath the clear vaulted sky:
Over they hearts once so fervent and true. Scatter sweet roses and violets blue,
Never a flower for their graves is too fair,
Twining them lovingly, drape them with care.

CHORUS.
Down in the evergreen valley of peace,
Waiting the hour when earth's warfare shall cease,
Waiting in silence, nor weary nor worn,
Rest the brave heroes our loyal hearts mourn.

2. Birds of the woodland, your joyous notes raise,
Singing your beauitful songs to their praise.
Flag of the nation they died to uphold,
Wave in their honor your every bright fold:
Stars of the firmament shinning on high,
Bend to those heroes whose deeds cannot die!
Stars of the firmament shining on high,
Bend to those heroes whose deeds cannot die!

CHORUS.