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Poems (Smith)/Farewell to Lizzie

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4510661Poems — Farewell to LizzieMartha A. Smith
FAREWELL TO LIZZIE.


Farewell, Lizzie; across the ocean
Thou hast gone a mother to greet;
Proving thus a child's devotion,
Longing loved ones home to meet.

Wishing a safe and pleasant journey
Across the billows o'er the sea,
Until thou anchorest safe and surely
In old Ireland home to thee.

We miss thy faithful service ever:
Oft remembrance brings to mind
Deeds of kindness live forever,—
We'll ne'er another Lizzie find.

And I know a welcome greeting
Awaits thee o'er the deep blue sea.
Warm hearts there await thy coming
In old Ireland home to thee.

Farewell, Lizzie; may God our Saviour
Keep thee in His tender care;
Bear thee gently to thy mother,—
This will be our earnest prayer.

God bear thee safely on thy journey
While upon the surging sea,
Until thou'rt anchored safe in harbor,
In old Ireland home to thee.