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THE ORPHAN'S VISION.
In circles moved, and whither thus she knewTo bend her way. At last the light aroundMore spiritual seemed; and she beheld,Through its transparent rays, bright seraph forms,And seraph faces on her looked and smiled.And there, with spirit-glances on her bent,From eyes which inspiration deep had litWith the intense effulgence of its rays,Her own eyes beamed with an unearthly light. And there was one whose clear and joyous gazeWith light familiar beamed. It was not longUntil the child the mother knew, and thenThey met as friends who lived and loved on earthMay meet where earthly woes are known no more.The air around with melody was filled;And then the mother said, "Thou must returnTo earth awhile. Go forth into the worldWhere'er our Father and his angels guide;And whomsoe'er thou meet'st, if thou mayst readThe deep inworkings of a noble soulIn search of truth, and all the grand, the good,The beautiful in life, then know that thereA brother or a sister thou hast found.Then keep thy own soul pure, and from its shrineLet sweet affection's holy incense rise.So shalt thou win the love of human hearts,And friendships form for earth-life not alone,
