Poems and Songs by E. H. B. [i.e. E. H. Bickersteth] | ||
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TO MY DAUGHTER'S BIRD.
I
Sing on, sweet bird. Ah! wherefore fear;There are no foes around,
Thy little note to all is dear,
A spell by which we're bound.
II
Still hour by hour, and day by day,Untiring thou dost sing,
Thy song of praise—a soft sweet lay—
Thy grateful offering.
III
Ah! better far thy fate than mine,Imprison'd though thou art,
Thy mistress' voice, the bright sunshine,
Sheds gladness o'er thy heart.
IV
Then sing, sweet bird, and to me bringOne joyous trustful hour,
And may the radiance of thy wing
Wave o'er my lonely bow'r.
Poems and Songs by E. H. B. [i.e. E. H. Bickersteth] | ||