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VERSES,TO MRS. F———
O thou! whose heart of kindness oft
Hast bade the stranger find a rest,
And each attention kind and soft,
That might revive the weary breast;
Hast bade the stranger find a rest,
And each attention kind and soft,
That might revive the weary breast;
Thou! whose delight is to bestow
The friendly smile, the gentle care;
And, having soothed the sufferer's care,
Then joy, then gratitude to share;
The friendly smile, the gentle care;
And, having soothed the sufferer's care,
Then joy, then gratitude to share;
O! think not vain those cares, those hours,
Though far from thee thy loved ones part:
For Heaven in glad requital showers
Its peace upon the generous heart.
Though far from thee thy loved ones part:
For Heaven in glad requital showers
Its peace upon the generous heart.
