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ALADDIN'S LAMP.
Oh! had I but Aladdin's lamp,
Though only for a day,
I'd try to find a link to bind
The joys that pass away!
I'd try to bring an angel's wing
Upon the earth again,
And build True Worth a throne on earth,
A throne beloved by men!
It should be May, and always May,—
I'd wreathe the world with flowers;
I'd robe the barren wilderness,
And bring life happy hours!
Though only for a day,
I'd try to find a link to bind
The joys that pass away!
I'd try to bring an angel's wing
Upon the earth again,
And build True Worth a throne on earth,
A throne beloved by men!
It should be May, and always May,—
I'd wreathe the world with flowers;
I'd robe the barren wilderness,
And bring life happy hours!
I'd soothe the lorn and desolate,
Increase the widow's store;
And Industry should wear a smile
It never wore before!
Where'er there dwelt unhappiness,
I'd speed my magic way;
And none should be in poverty,
Nor fear the coming day!
It should be May,—and always May,—
I'd wreathe the world with flowers;
I'd robe the barren wilderness,
And bring life happy hours!
Increase the widow's store;
And Industry should wear a smile
It never wore before!
Where'er there dwelt unhappiness,
I'd speed my magic way;
And none should be in poverty,
Nor fear the coming day!
It should be May,—and always May,—
I'd wreathe the world with flowers;
I'd robe the barren wilderness,
And bring life happy hours!
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