I've watched my duty, straight an' true, an' tried to do it well; Part of the time kept heaven in view, An' part steered clear of hell.

Quote by Will Carleton

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Over all our happy country - over all our Nation spread, Is a band of...

Over all our happy country - over all our Nation spread, Is a band of...

But I have learned a thing or two; I know as sure as fate, when...

But I have learned a thing or two; I know as sure as fate, when...

Worm or beetle - drought or tempest - on a farmer's land may fall, Each...

Worm or beetle - drought or tempest - on a farmer's land may fall, Each...

So I have talked with Betsey and Betsey has talked with me, And we have...

So I have talked with Betsey and Betsey has talked with me, And we have...

If there's a heaven upon the earth, a fellow knows it when He's been away...

If there's a heaven upon the earth, a fellow knows it when He's been away...

Things at home are crossways, and Betsy and I are out.

Things at home are crossways, and Betsy and I are out.

To appreciate heaven well, it's good for a person to have some fifteen minutes of...

To appreciate heaven well, it's good for a person to have some fifteen minutes of...