1. Come, lay his books and papers by, he shall not need them more; the ink shall dry upon his pen, so softly close the door. His tired head, with locks of white, and like the winter’s sun, hath lain to peaceful rest tonight,—The teacher’s work is done. 2. His work is done; no care tonight his tranquil rest shall break; sweet dreams, and with the morning light, on other shores he’ll wake. His noble thoughts; his wise appeal,... Read more