Pity the blind

By Anthony K. Simmons, Tiverton, R.I. Poem, in 6 stanzas; an appeal for charity. Title reads (Including capitalization): Pity the Blind. BY ANTHONY K. SIMMONS, Tiverton, R.I. Attribution to Simmons questionable; a similar work, with verses 2-6 almost identical to verses 1-5 in this ed., was issued under the same title and attributed to "Mrs. Nancy J. Smith, a poor blind woman". At head of text: Tune--The watcher. Below text, two endorsements: The bearer of this is well known in New Bedford ... [Printed signature:] George S. Alexander, pastor of M.E. Church, South Truro. Having known Anthony K. Simmons for a number of years ... [Printed signature:] Rev. Moses How. Printed area: 22.8 x 9.7 cm. Printed within border of type ornaments on yellow paper; decorative rules separate title from author statement and the statement from name of tune. First line: Come all true hearted people.