Life and Songs of the Baroness Nairne With a Memoir and Poems of Caroline Oliphant the Younger: Edited by the Rev. Charles Rogers ... With a Portrait and Other Illustrations |
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OH! OCEAN BLUE. |
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OH! OCEAN BLUE.
Oh! ocean blue, thou seem'st at rest;
Upon thy bosom bear
A poor forlorn, whose aching breast
Has long been wreck'd with care.
Oh! bear me, bear me, far away,
With gentle gale and fav'ring wind—
And land me on some peaceful shore,
But leave, Oh! leave my grief behind!
Upon thy bosom bear
A poor forlorn, whose aching breast
Has long been wreck'd with care.
Oh! bear me, bear me, far away,
With gentle gale and fav'ring wind—
And land me on some peaceful shore,
But leave, Oh! leave my grief behind!
Ah! no, poor youth, thy wish is vain,
See stormy clouds arise,
There is no rest, for mariners,
Beneath these earthly skies
But look above, there is a port,
A pure and peaceful haven,
With faith and prayer, ply your oar,
And anchor, safe, in heaven.
See stormy clouds arise,
There is no rest, for mariners,
Beneath these earthly skies
But look above, there is a port,
A pure and peaceful haven,
With faith and prayer, ply your oar,
And anchor, safe, in heaven.
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