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TO MY HUSBAND.
Three precious babes, my darling, We have laid away to rest—When our jewels we had givenTo the Savior's crown in heaven,When our hearts were tempest-riven Then, I think I loved you best.
Thirteen varied years, my darling, Our plighted lives have known;Thirteen swiftly vanished years,Bringing more of hopes than fears—Many more of smiles than tears These eventful years have shown.
In the sweet hereafter, darling, When the paths our feet have trodPass beyond the river clear,May the love we cherished hereBrighten far each vanished tear— Bless us in the home of God.
