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And yet no lov'd voice answers,
 Still I know she hears my cry;
For I oft times feel more happy
 When I know her spirit's nigh.

But all my tears, dear mother,
 And all my prayers for thee,
Can never bring you back again
 To this sad home and me.

My heart's o'erwhelm'd with sorrow,
 And ever longs for thee,
But I know thy spirit hovers
 With loving care o'er me.

THE BRIDE'S FAREWELL.

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Farewell, mother, though I leave you,
 Oft for you my heart will sigh;
And I know you love me dearly,
 Yet sadly I must say good-bye.

Farewell, father; thou didst bless me,
 Ere my lips thy name could tell;
Well I know I have thy blessing,
 Though I with another dwell.