The Missionary labours With zeal, and pious art, And rice, … - Victor Daley

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The Missionary labours With zeal, and pious art,
And rice, and cabin biscuit, In hope to change his heart;And dear old British ladies The Lord would fain cajole,
And humbly crave that He will save This poor old savage soul.

Victor Daley

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Victor James William Patrick Daley (5 September 1858 – 29 December 1905) was an Australian poet. An example of the in Australian verse, he serves as a lyrical alternative to the contemporary bush balladists Henry Lawson, Banjo Paterson, and Will H. Ogilvie.

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Birth Name: Victor James William Patrick Daley

Alternative Names: Creeve Roe • Victor J. Daley

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If beings of Mythology Could live at my commands I'd choose to be, Who had a hundred hands:
And every hand of mine
Would hold a pint of wine.

The parson said: "Your sinful Past Will make for you a fiery rod."
I smiled, and thought upon the vast Amused indifference of God.

I learnt the language of the birds, A new St. Francis I would be;
But, when I understood their words — The birds were preaching unto me.

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