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. – Will Carleton
Over all our happy country – over all our Nation spread, Is a band of noble heroes – is our Army of the Dead. – Will Carleton
If there’s a heaven upon the earth, a fellow knows it when He’s been away from home a week, and then gets back again. – Will Carleton
But I have learned a thing or two; I know as sure as fate, when we lock up our lives for wealth, the gold key comes too late. – Will Carleton
Worm or beetle – drought or tempest – on a farmer’s land may fall, Each is loaded full o’ ruin, but a mortgage beats ’em all. – Will Carleton
To appreciate heaven well, it’s good for a person to have some fifteen minutes of hell. – Will Carleton
