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The works of Mrs. Hemans

With a memoir of her life, by her sister. In seven volumes

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A THOUGHT OF HOME AT SEA.

WRITTEN FOR MUSIC.

Tis lone on the waters
When eve's mournful bell
Sends forth to the sunset
A note of farewell;
When, borne with the shadows
And winds as they sweep,
There comes a fond memory
Of home o'er the deep;

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When the wing of the sea-bird
Is turn'd to her nest,
And the thought of the sailor
To all he loves best!
'Tis lone on the waters—
That hour hath a spell—
To bring back sweet voices,
With words of farewell!