The Home Circle by Clark W. Bryan

International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Oct 1, 1885

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 11, No. 37.

The Home Circle.

By Clark W. Bryan

HOME AT EVENTIDE.

THE evening shadows gather and night draws on apace, With freshly printed papers the daily world I trace. My wife, drawn close beside me, in tender tones and low, Hums nursery airs, and gently rocks the cradle to and fro. The open fire and cheery, sheds light and heat around. The old clock in the corner, keeps up its measured sound, Old Towser sleeps serenely the evening hours away, And Tabby purrs contentedly in rest from romp and play. Here duty and affection weave strong their web and well, Here worldly strifes are barred the way, here peace and quiet dwell; The outside world knows not how rich the clust'ring joys that come, To fireside realms where love draws near and builds a happy home. —Clark W. Bryan, in Good Housekeeping.