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ACROSTIC.

Heav'n in thine eye of melting brilliant power,
A joyous beam to light the gloomy hour,
Rich in soft grace to steal th' impassion'd heart,
Richer still in each winning, pleasing art,
In language mild, in act polite and free,
Oh! calm and sweet may thy life's journey be,
'Till heav'n to dreamless joys shall summon thee!