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1863–1935

To the Creditor

Oliver Herford

Here's to the Creditor, Long may he reign! May his Faith never waver, His Trust never wane.

May the Lord make him gentle And gracious and gay, Yet quick to resent The least offer of pay:

May he soften his heart As he softened, we're told, To the Israelite's‘ touch,’ The Egyptian of old;

And when on his last Long account he shall look, The angel will say As he closes the book:

“The Lord gives you Credit For Credit you gave”! So here's to the Creditor — Long may he waive.

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