O how quickly passes away the glory of the earth.
[Lat., O quam cito transit gloria mundi.]

O how quickly passes away the glory of the earth.
[Lat., O quam cito transit gloria mundi.]

Who track the steps of Glory to the grave.

Who track the steps of Glory to the grave.

Glory is a heavy burden, a murdering poison, and to bear it is an art. And to have that art read more

Glory is a heavy burden, a murdering poison, and to bear it is an art. And to have that art is rare.

This goin' ware glory waits ye haint one agreeable feetur.

This goin' ware glory waits ye haint one agreeable feetur.

Those glories come too late
That on our ashes wait.

Those glories come too late
That on our ashes wait.

Glory paid to our ashes comes too late.
[Lat., Cineri gloria sera est.]

Glory paid to our ashes comes too late.
[Lat., Cineri gloria sera est.]

Glory paid to our ashes comes too late.

Glory paid to our ashes comes too late.

The glory dies not, and the grief is past.

The glory dies not, and the grief is past.

The awful importance of this life is that it determines eternity.

The awful importance of this life is that it determines eternity.