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Old 08-Apr-2006, 14:14
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Question Grow Old Along With Me

Quote:
Grow old along with me!
The best is yet to be,
The last of life, for which the first was made:
Our times are in His hand
Who saith "A whole I planned,
Youth shows but half; trust God: see all, nor be afraid!"

Dear Teacher,

Please help me out with the following questions. Thanks in advance.

Regards,

Flora


Q1. What is the meaning of the following sentence? What is “ the best” referred here?
The best is yet to be

Q2. What is the meaning of “ for which the first was made” ? What is “ the first referred here” , is “ for which” an attributive clause here?
Q3. Why did the writer use plural form of “time”? Is it “time” an uncountable noun as “ time of clock”?
Q4. saith= said (old English?)
Q5. What is the meaning of “ A whole I planned”? “ I” =God ?
A whole I planned= God create everything?

Q6. What is the meaning of “ youth shows but half” ?
Q7. See all? Nor be afraid? What is the meaning of this? Don’t be afraid of getting old?
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