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Poems by George P. Morris

with a memoir of the author

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[Rejoice! rejoice! we're safe and sound]

CHORUS.
Rejoice! rejoice! we're safe and sound,
And shelter for the night have found,
Within this snug abode!

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The dust may rise, the rain may fall—
Beneath this roof we'll smile at all
The dangers of the road!

SOLO.
Then let the cheerful board be spread;
To supper first, and then to bed,
Till birds their songs begin:
Thus, whether sleeping or awake,
The weary traveller will take
His comfort at his inn.

CHORUS.
Rejoice! rejoice! we're safe, etc.