"castles In The Air"

Amid the myríad troubles that meet us day by day, Whowould not f rom the conflict a moment turn away, And in far-off fairv-land, where men no burdens bear, Forget awhile our tears and toil in "Castles in the air?" When many a bright-hued prospect fades fast beyord our view, And hopes which neared iruition prove shadowy and untrue, May we not in that dream-land, beyond all . clouds and care, Behold our Paradise restored in "Castles in the air!" O, there are lonely chambers in every home and heart - And in life's song of sorrow eaeh one must bear apart. But hark I what mystic melodies soon hush the roice of care, As parted hands are clasped once more In "Castles in the air." Then never grow discouraged though fortune favors not, And we pursue liie's pilgrimage unnoticed or forgot; We have an hour of victory and lustrous laurels wear - For all are kings and conquerors in "Castles íd the air."