Poems (Pizey)/On the Death of a Friend

by Susanna Pizey

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ON THE DEATH OF A FRIEND. 

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And art thou gone, dear friend, for ever;
 And has thy soul resign'd its form?
O yes, from thee I'm doom'd to sever,
 For thee m y heart with grief is torn.

But one short pang, and thy pure spirit
 Wing'd its bright way to realms above,
Where angels joyfully receiv'd it,
 And welcom'd it with songs of love.

Ah! why should I lament thy flight
 From this vain transitory world?
Why should I grieve—or, is it right
 To doubt the wisdom of the Lord?

To save thee from impending woe,
 Unseen, unknown to mortal sight,
His arm in mercy gave the blow,
 And call'd thee to the realms of light.

A bright example thou hast given
 To those who still on earth reside;
Pointed the way which leads to heaven
 Thou still our pattern art, and guide.