Occasional verse, moral and sacred Published for the instruction and amusement of the Candidly Serious and Religious [by Edward Perronet] |
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On the DEATH of Miss D. P. September 19, 1782, aged 56.
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On the DEATH of Miss D. P. September 19, 1782, aged 56.
Dear to his saints, but dearer to their god,Another saint has left this earthly clod:
Made ripe thro' sufferings, sanctified by Grace,
A Star she shot, to mingle with their race.
Reason, be still, let Truth her history tell;
In purest realms of purest light to dwell,
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Perfect in this, on wings of Love she rode
Elijah's car, that bare Elijah's God!
Rejoice ye saints, and thou, her hoary Sire,
Replete thyself with Heav'n's prophetic fire.
O may thy soul a prophet's transit steal,
Nor ling'ring pains, nor dying anguish feel:
E'en now he waits, who bids thy spirit “Come,”
To light the flame, and bear thy spirit home!
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