Poem by John Pierpont

The Ballot

A weapon that comes down as still  
 As snowflakes fall upon the sod;  
But executes a freeman’s will,  
 As lightning does the will of God.

1. Plymouth Rock
2. A Sister's Thoughts over a Brother's Grave
3. Temperance Song
4. Evening Prayer for a Child
5. Come All Ye Young Teetotallers

Ella Wilcox The Ballot ("So you are through with it")

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