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POEMS.
CLING TOGETHER.
Cling together, you and I,—
Death will part us by and by:
'Tis not well that bitter strife
Should darken all the joys of life.
Cling together; while we stay
Let us for each other pray
All the griefs that rend the heart
From us forever may depart.
Let us for each other pray
All the griefs that rend the heart
From us forever may depart.
Cling together; then from home
We shall never wish to roam,
To find in other lands a rest,
United here we'll be so blest.
We shall never wish to roam,
To find in other lands a rest,
United here we'll be so blest.
Cling together; soon we'll pass
Unto another life, alas!
Then let true love illume our way,
And cheer our hearts on each dark day.
Unto another life, alas!
Then let true love illume our way,
And cheer our hearts on each dark day.
Cling together; life is short.
Heart's true love can ne'er be bought,
'Tis a jewel bright and rare,—
Shining gold can not compare.
Heart's true love can ne'er be bought,
'Tis a jewel bright and rare,—
Shining gold can not compare.
