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Poems.
And when his final moment comes,
As soon, it surely must,
That takes his fluttering spirit home,
And yields his frame to dust,
As soon, it surely must,
That takes his fluttering spirit home,
And yields his frame to dust,
Oh, may he meet, with feelings calm,
That last eventful hour,
Resigned to bid farewell to all,
And own God's sovereign power.
That last eventful hour,
Resigned to bid farewell to all,
And own God's sovereign power.
TO AN INFANT SON OF MY BROTHER.
Welcome, welcome little stranger,
We are joyed to meet thee;
Welcome to this earthly dwelling,
All with pleasure greet thee.
We are joyed to meet thee;
Welcome to this earthly dwelling,
All with pleasure greet thee.
Here are hearts with love o'erflowing,
Here are minds to bless thee;
Affection's gifts to thee bestowing,
All ready to caress thee.
Here are minds to bless thee;
Affection's gifts to thee bestowing,
All ready to caress thee.
Little spirit sent from Heaven,
To increase our pleasure,
Hearts with love to thee are swelling,
Lovely little treasure.
To increase our pleasure,
Hearts with love to thee are swelling,
Lovely little treasure.
