Poems (Smith)/Adieu, My Friend
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ADIEU,MY FRIEND.
Adieu, my friend, the tear of sorrow Dims the eye, and we must weep; For you are leaving, and to-morrow Will be upon the briny deep.
When the billows roar around thee, Fear not for thy little band: God guides and saves upon the sea, As well as rules upon the land.
May God in loving mercy ever Abide with you upon the sea; And conduct thee safely to the harbor, Where kind friends may welcome thee.
Adieu, my friend, a short time only, Ere you're welcomed home againBy true hearts that prize you truly,— Still in our friendship you'll remain.