Poems (Ryan)/Mizpah

by Mary C. Ryan

For works with similar titles, see Mizpah.

MIZPAH.

God watch between us, though apart
 Our weary feet must rove,
And bind with golden clasps this heart
 With thine in holy love.

When brightly beams the sky above,
 As on some placid lake we glide,
Each fragile bark, God watch with love,
 And to some blissful haven guide,

Oh! lead life's trend through earth's dark vale,
 Shield each from Satan's guile;
Comfort our hearts in sorrow's gale
 With a benignant smile.

And lead us both through pastures green,
 To the pure fount of life;
There let us rest 'neath skies serene;
 Conquerors in earth's strife.

Mizpah, oh! lisp, and let us part
 With hopes to meet again.
May each e'er pray with contrite heart—
 "God watch betwixt us twain."