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. Boy Scout Bolo Ties and SLIDES "A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief!" ----- COLLECTION ----- Neckerchief Slide Hand Carved OOAK Up for auction is a hand carved neckerchief slide that can complement your collection. This one is finished with linseed oil mixed with oil paint and a light clear coat. It is number 376. I really like this one! Many years ago I met this man that had a broken face, broken nose, only one tooth, very meek and humble looking eyes, and just seemed to be a very humble person. I could tell that he had a very hard life. When I carved this piece of wood, I used his image that has been frozen in my mind all of these years. I've named this carving "A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief", which is based after the poem written by James Montgomery. A poor wayfaring Man of grief Hath often crossed me on my way, Who sued so humbly for relief That I could never answer nay. I had not pow'r to ask his name, Whereto he went, or whence he came; Yet there was something in his eye That won my love; I knew not why. Once, when my scanty meal was spread, He entered; not a word he spake, Just perishing for want of bread. I gave him all; he blessed it, brake, And ate, but gave me part again. Mine was an angel's portion then, For while I fed with eager haste, The crust was manna to my taste. I spied him where a fountain burst Clear from the rock; his strength was gone. The heedless water mocked his thirst; He heart it, saw it hurrying on. I ran and raised the suff'rer up; Thrice from the stream he drained my cup, Dipped and returned it running o'er; I drank and never thirsted more. 'Twas night; the floods were out; it blew A winter hurricane aloof. I heard his voice abroad and flew To bid him welcome to my roof. I warmed and clothed and cheered my guest And laid him on my couch to rest; Then made the earth my bed, and seemed In Eden's garden while I dreamed. Stript, wounded, beaten nigh to death, I found him by the highway side. I roused his pulse, brought back his breath, Revived his spirit, and supplied Wine, oil, refreshment--he was healed. I had myself a wound concealed, But from that hour forgot the smart, And peace bound up my broken heart. In pris'n I saw him next, condemned To meet a traitor's doom at morn. The tide of lying tongues I stemmed, And honored him 'mid shame and scorn. My friendship's utmost zeal to try, He asked if I for him would die. The flesh was weak; my blood ran chill, But my free spirit cried, "I will!" The in a moment to my view The stranger started from disguise. The tokens in his hands I knew; The Savior stood before mine eyes. He spake, and my poor name he named, "Of me thou hast not been ashamed. These deeds shall thy memorial be; Fear not, thou didst them unto me." Please check out my facebook page under George Besendorfer for more photos. My bolos and slides are carved from bass or mountain aspen wood with hand tools. I start with a hand saw or axe to bring down a dead, but still standing, aspen tree. I then use a saw to cut short lengths out of the log and then use a hatchet to cut small blanks just big enough to start carving with a knife. I use a knife, gouge and V tool for all of the carving and will use a disc sander to flatten out the back to help the carving lay flat. I like to carve the bolo or slide so that it will set flat when wearing it with your uniform. The carvings are touched up with paint and or stains then sealed with a clear coat. Most of my carvings are very durable so that a young scout could wear one every day on campouts, etc... with no worry. However, other carvings are more delicate and should be handled with care. So, if a carving has a feather or something similar protruding out it might break off. These carvings make awesome Christmas or birthday gifts for any Scouter or to just hang on a rear view mirror. I have used them to help encourage Boy Scouts to advance in rank or to adults that give outstanding service ... read more

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