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ON MRS. POPKINS.

A Christian here her glorious journey ends,
Caught from her earthly to her heavenly friends;

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Mature for God below, her work fulfill'd,
Her prayers accepted, and her pardon seal'd,
The spotless soul, a native of the sky,
Has paid her visit, and return'd on high.
Mourner, to heaven thy earnest wishes breathe,
And live her life, that thou may'st die her death;
Silent and sad pass through this weeping vale,
With arms Divine the glorious throne assail;
Assured the crown of life shall then be given,
And God shall wipe away thy tears in heaven.