| 1 | The year is drawing so fast to its close. | |
| 2 | I'm abit down in the mouth today. | |
| 3 | They hastened home for dinner. | |
| 4 | For they have healed the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when there is no peace. | |
| 5 | Time is like water flowing away quickly, we must it. |