The cornerstone in Truth is laid,
The guardian walls of Honour made,
The roof of Faith is built above,
The fire upon the hearth is Love:
Though rains descend and loud winds call,
This happy house shall never fall.
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INSCRIPTIONS FOR A FRIEND'S HOUSE · Henry Van Dyke · Poetry Cove