LYR. ADD: THE TEXAS CYCLONE
By Ned Yale. Air: I'm Thinking of Those Who Are Thinking of Me.

Throughout the horror-stricken land the dreadful news was flashed
Around the Gulf of Mexico all Texas towns were smashed;
Fair Galveston was flooded and its buildings toppling down,
Amid the scenes of wreckage whole families were drowned.
The cyclones dread visit with its dreadful wind and rain
Brought sadness, desolation, and all its weary pain;
There are saddened hearts in Texas for which we softly pray,
Assuring them of sympathy while tenderly we say:

Chorus
Now we'll help each poor soul the dark scene to forget,
Relieving their misery wherever it's met;
For the poor and the homeless by the cyclone's dread might
We'll send clothing and food down in Texas tonight.

Many hearts are sad and gloomy now since the awful news was made
But relief trains soon were speeding fast to give each city aid;
The wind and storm raged fiercely, but all danger's over now,
Our hearts are filled with anguish and low our heads we bow,
God's will be done! is whispered upon the silent air,
We ask for them forgiveness as we breathe a gentle prayer;
Then God speed the news to Texas and along the Rio Grande,
Bid them cheer up, we're coming and soon we'll be at hand.

In Delaney's Song Book
N. Y. 1900 (Oct.)
Publ. Park Row
Copyright 1900, by William W. Delaney.

Found with a group of letters and manuscripts written at the time, and collected at this web site:
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Texas Cyclone