Poems (Smith)/Farewell to Lizzie
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.