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MARGARET.—1840.
A song of gratitude and cheerful prayerStill shall go forth my pretty babes to greet,
As on life's firmament, serenely fair,
Their little stars arise, with aspect sweet
Of mild successive radiance; that small pair,
Ellin and Mary, having gone before
In this affection's welcome, the dear debt
Here shall be paid to gentle Margaret:
Be thou indeed a Pearl,—in pureness, more
Than beauty, praise, or price; full be thy cup,
Mantling with grace, and truth with mercy met,
With warm and generous charities flowing o'er;
And when the Great King makes His jewels up,
Shine forth, child-angel, in His coronet!
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