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SONGS IN THE NIGHT 
 
 BY 
 ELIZABETH MARGARET HAMPTON 
 
 PUBLISHED BY 
 
 THE ALDINE PUBLISHING HOUSE 
 
 XENIA, OHIO 
 
 COPYRIGHTED 1915 
 

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 TO MY FATHER AND MOTHER 
 CHARLES AND SARAH HAMPTON 
 
 MAY "8 1915 
 
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THE SONG TRIUMPHANT 
 
 PRELUDE 
 
 Let me but sing for Thee 
 
 "Who, from discord brought harmony. 
 
 Sing of Thy love: 
 
 That all may know, 
 
 When Thou art friend. 
 
 No powei' can prove a foe. 
 
 Sing of Creation, 
 When from chaos, 
 Thou did'st order bring. 
 And good, pronounced 
 Every living thing. 
 
 Of man, in whom, 
 Thine image 
 Thou did'se place. 
 The serpent's tempting. 
 And the sure disgrace. 
 
 The curse — Thy mercy. 
 Sent by Thine own Son, 
 By whom, the victory 
 O'er sin is won. 
 
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 Of whom the prophets, 
 Many years* had sung: 
 Whose birth, by heavenly choir. 
 O'er Bethleliem was rung. 
 Whose star, the sheplierds saw. 
 And hastened tlien. 
 With eager footsteps 
 And hearts filled with awe. 
 
 To whom, the wise men, 
 Their rich treasures brought. 
 Knowing the star would lead them 
 To the Child, they sought. 
 
 Who now is risen, 
 And at God's right hand, 
 Still, day and night. 
 Doth plead for sinful man. 
 
 PART ONE 
 
 THE CREATION 
 
 Long, long ago ere Time began to serve. 
 Ere earth knew aught of man or beast; 
 The Triune God, All-knowing, Omniscent, 
 His messenger, thro' space was quickly sent. 
 Down, down to earth he came: 
 In chaos found. 
 
 No life of creature cumbered yet 
 
 The ground. 
 
 All was in Darkness 
 
 Nor desired the light: 
 
 Sin reigned supreme: 
 
 Enjoying still, the Night. 
 
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 Back to the pearly gates 
 The angel flew. 
 His pinions sparkling, 
 Fresh with morning dew. 
 Sad was his story: 
 Sin on earth has sway: 
 Nor angel messenger 
 Can crave to stay. 
 
 Then spoke the Father, 
 "Light!" And there was light. 
 And then he spoke again, 
 And it was night. 
 Seven times he spoke: 
 At each, the day awoke: 
 Thus, was the gentle news 
 To old earth broke. 
 
 Then into being brought He 
 
 Forth a man 
 
 A thing unknown before 
 
 Think mortals, if you can. 
 
 A being, formed by God, 
 
 Him to adore. 
 
 Within, a soul, His image 
 
 Then he bore. 
 
 Within a garden. 
 
 With all beautiful, 
 
 Trees, fruits and flowers. 
 
 And birds in leafy bowers. 
 
 All this, for man. 
 
 The highest, then, of all the creaturea. 
 
 Made, to kno\\ His call. 
 
 But bird, and beast, and fowl. 
 
 Have mate to love. 
 
 The Almighty heedeth this, in heaven abore, 
 
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 And so, to finish and surround 
 Him quite, with all good things, 
 He giveth him a wife. 
 
 THE TEMPTATION 
 
 A goodly thing 
 
 To look upon. 
 
 But lo, one of His creatures, 
 
 Serpent is his name — 
 
 For Sin, consents 
 
 This creature to defame. 
 
 So, coming stealthily 
 
 By night. 
 
 And knowing, these 
 
 Knew only of the right, 
 
 He whispers and pretends, 
 
 If she — still innocent. 
 
 Shall pluck from Wisdom's Tree, 
 
 Some fruit. 
 
 She wise as God shall be; 
 
 And know both good and evil. 
 
 Same as He. 
 
 Oh cursed knowledge! 
 
 Then, by God denied. 
 
 By this one creature 
 
 Man, is most desired. 
 
 Tho' warned to taste not, 
 
 Still he looks and yearns 
 
 And ever more 
 
 The desire within him burns. 
 
 And so, an easy victim 
 
 Does he fall 
 
 To Sin, by Serpent's tempting. 
 
 Then list! A call 
 
 From that fair thing 
 
 His wife; Come Adam! Eat! 
 
 And know new life. 
 
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 THE FALL 
 
 So leaving all the pleasures 
 Still behind, 
 She plucks and eats, 
 Gives Adam the same kind. 
 They eat. — O woe! 
 For now, they know 
 Themselves in nakedness; 
 And shame doth glow 
 In every nerve. 
 
 Right hastily did Eve 
 Some fig leaves tear, 
 And quick some garments 
 Sews for wear 
 For self and Adam; 
 Hiding thus the shame. 
 And fearing God's stern voice 
 Shall call his name. 
 
 To farthest corner of the garden 
 
 Adam flies, 
 
 Himself and mate 
 
 I'rom wrath of God to hide. 
 
 But lo, He comes. 
 
 And knowing all, doth cry, 
 
 "Adam, where art thou, 
 
 Why, my presence fly?" 
 
 And trembling still, 
 He comes and bowing low, 
 "The woman. Thou gavest 
 Sorely tempted. So 
 To satisfy, I yielded 
 Then I saw. 
 That I was naked 
 For I broke Thy law." 
 
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 THE CURSE 
 
 Forth from His presence 
 From the garden sent 
 O, sad the story 
 Awful punishment. 
 
 REPENTENCE 
 Long years, nay ages 
 Earth has grown 
 Full many offspring, 
 Sinful Adam's own. 
 The Lord of heaven 
 Looks on the creatures fair 
 His highest being 
 And He heeds his prayer. 
 
 THE HEAVENLY COUNCIL 
 
 Again in council 
 
 Sit the Triune band 
 
 This time to save the creature, 
 
 Known as Man. 
 
 Who'll take the burden? 
 
 Share his self-bought woes? 
 
 Who'll dare to suffer 
 
 Self in flesh to clothe? 
 
 The brighest of the Trinity, The Son, 
 
 Pleads, "Father, send me 
 
 Let me go for Thee 
 
 And die, if need be; 
 
 Then shall man be free 
 
 And live with Us, 
 
 Throughout eternity. 
 
 THE BIRTH OF CHRIST 
 
 The Father grants His wish. 
 In flesh bedight 
 He makes His entry 
 
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 On one starry night. 
 And Angel heralds 
 In mid-air proclaim, 
 This is the Saviour, 
 Honor, man, His name." 
 
 HIS EARTHLY CAREER 
 
 Years thirty-three 
 
 This Son of virgin, served 
 
 As man; lived spotless; 
 
 Still unswerved from purpose, 
 
 Same as when with Triune band 
 
 He chose to plead 
 
 The cause of sinful man. 
 
 THE CRUCIFIXION 
 
 Then came a day 
 
 When on the cross. He died. 
 
 The Son of God 
 
 By man is crucified. 
 
 Three days. He lay 
 
 In tomb, by Joseph given 
 
 Before His ascent 
 
 On a cloud to heaven. 
 
 THE PROMISED REST 
 
 And lo, with Him 
 
 We all may claim a part, 
 
 In God's sure dwelling, 
 
 If we give our heart. 
 
 With Him, we all 
 
 May have a mansion, fair, 
 
 And live fore'er 
 
 And in His presence snare. 
 
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 A LESSON 
 
 We get what we give: 
 
 Be it joy or sorrow. 
 The deeds of to-day 
 
 Bring harvest to-morrow. 
 
 Pat a child on the cheek. 
 
 She returns with her dolls 
 
 Paper dolls, rag dolls 
 Tabbies and all. 
 
 Give love to all, then. 
 
 But seek no return. 
 As bread to the waters. 
 
 Tenfold it will earn. 
 
 The sweet trustful child 
 Gives a lesson to all. 
 
 She offers her best, 
 Tho' only a doll. 
 
 Said the Master and Lord 
 
 Except you repent 
 And be as a child 
 
 You shall lose your reward. 
 
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 CHRISTMAS POEMS 
 ODE TO THE CHRIST CHILD 
 
 O Jesus, who wast born, 
 
 In Bethlehem on that blest morn, 
 
 When on the night 
 
 The shepherds saw, 
 
 All round about, a light; 
 
 And angel voices did proclaim 
 "Peace on earth, good will to men." 
 
 And wise men hastened to the spot. 
 
 And precious presents to thee brought; 
 
 Thy birth to-day we celebrate 
 
 With mirth and gladness 
 
 Or relate some tale of sadness or of joy. 
 
 May not a tear or sigh annoy 
 
 The hearts of men to-day; 
 
 But let us keep the charge as when 
 
 Angels sang 
 "Peace on earth, good will to men." 
 
 MERRY CHRISTMAS 
 
 Merry Christmas! 
 
 Once again. 
 
 To the hearts of weary men, 
 
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 Joy and comfort 
 You are bringing; 
 As of old on Bethleliem's plain, 
 When the angel choir triumphant, 
 Loud, the Saviour's birth proclaimed; 
 While the wondering shepherds listened, 
 "Peace on earth, good will to men." 
 This the Saviour thro' all ages 
 Offers freely to all men. 
 Whosoever on Him calleth 
 Shall have life and peace, Amen. 
 
 CHRISTMAS JOY 
 
 Touch your harp strings ye angels. 
 Sing aloud O heavenly choir. 
 
 Lying in a humble manger 
 Is your Lord and Saviour. 
 
 Lift your eyes on high, ye shepherds, 
 
 Listen to the chant's refrain. 
 Hark! the angels now are singing, 
 "Peace on earth, good will to men." 
 
 Leave your studies, O ye wise men. 
 Look above, behold his star. 
 
 Haste and bring your choicest presents 
 Come and worship from afar. 
 
 Open to Him your hearts, ye people. 
 
 Let the King come in to-day. 
 Let all thought of care or sorrow, 
 Be forever put away. 
 
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 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE 
 FACE TO FACE 
 
 I cannot love Thee as I ought, 
 For with Thy blood I know: 
 My dearest pardon Thou hast bought, 
 And paid the debt I owe. 
 
 Thou dids't from sin, my soul set free 
 From heaven dids't Thou come down 
 
 To loose the chains, and liberty 
 Give to thy ransomed own. 
 
 O precious Saviour, ever may I 
 The trust which Thou hast left. 
 
 Keep well and guard until the day, 
 For which all days are kept. 
 
 Onward and upward, 
 
 Be my cry 
 Till heaven, at last, 
 I gain on high. 
 
 A PRAYER 
 
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 O Lord, my prayer is only this: 
 That I may use aright. 
 
 The power that Thou dids't give 
 Into my keeping while I live. 
 
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 That not in folly, may I pass 
 
 The golden moments of to-day; 
 But cherish time, and ever grasp 
 The Present, ere it slips away. 
 
 Whatever in this world, my lot. 
 
 Let from mine eyes the veil be rent; 
 
 That 1 may know that cares are sent 
 
 For profit often, and not punishment. 
 
 Keep too, my heart, nor let it dwell, 
 
 On thoughts which Thee, I would not tell: 
 
 But purify my soul, as with a fire 
 
 And save in heaven at last, my one desire. 
 
 OH ! FOR A CLOSER WALK 
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 I would that I might fly 
 
 On wings of faith to Thee: 
 
 In deep distress am I. 
 
 Save, Father, even me. 
 
 O let me know once more, 
 
 The bliss of feeling near. 
 To Thine own precious side: 
 
 And take me in Thy care. 
 
 Remember not the sin 
 
 That tore me from Thy breast: 
 But cleanse me from within. 
 
 And do Thou give me rest. 
 
 Give me the Comfortor: 
 
 And help me take my cares 
 
 And cast them all on Thee, 
 
 Who heareth faithful prayers. 
 
 I 
 
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 ALONE WITH JESUS 
 
 Alone, yes all alone 
 
 Nay Lord 
 Thou whispereth 
 
 Not alone, 
 For ever to my soul 
 
 Thou speaketh, 
 " 'Tis when my child 
 
 Thou seemest ^^eakest 
 The greater strength is shown." 
 
 Alone with Thee! 
 
 blissful thought 
 Thy loving care 
 
 Has to me brought. 
 When friend with Thee, 
 
 No night too drear 
 No shade too deep. 
 
 In slumber sweet. 
 My weary eyes 
 
 May gently sleep. 
 
 With Thee for Friend, 
 
 1 have no fear; 
 But joy unfeigned. 
 
 Without a tear. 
 I'll brave the tempest's 
 
 Maddening roar 
 I'll stem the tide 
 
 On Jordan's shore 
 Alone, alone with Thee. 
 
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 THE THREE PRAYERS 
 
 One day I prayed 
 
 I listened for an answer. 
 No sound that mortals know 
 
 Came to my ear 
 But lo, a voice 
 
 Deep in my soul replied 
 "Wait, Do not fear." 
 
 I prayed again 
 
 "O Lord, a sign from heaven." 
 "Be still," the voice replied, 
 
 "None shall be given." 
 
 I prayed again 
 
 This time for strength to do, 
 Not my own will, but Thine 
 
 Oh Lord; 
 For me, this shall be peace: 
 
 And lo, a peace I never knew; before; 
 The peace that passes knowledge 
 
 Came to me. 
 
 THRO' A GLASS DARKLY 
 
 The night is dark, 
 
 I see no ray of light 
 
 To guide me on. 
 
 But in my heart, hope speak* 
 
 And cheers me on. 
 
 To gain the portals 
 
 Of eternal day: 
 
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 Nor fear the night 
 
 Tho' like a monster grim. 
 
 He hovers near. 
 
 Faith tells me that the day 
 Is even now at hand. 
 Be of good courage 
 Patience yet shall win for thee 
 The Promised Land. 
 
 Love says, Behold the gates 
 Of endless day 
 The white robed angels 
 Beckoning this way. 
 
 Heaven at last, 
 
 Tho' gained thro' years of strife 
 Thou hast thro' trials 
 Gained eternal life. 
 
 Eternal Life 
 
 That never fades aviay, 
 
 A life of love, which knoweth 
 
 No decay. 
 
 O heart 
 
 Was't not worth while 
 
 A grief to have on earth? 
 
 Since in this kingdom bright 
 
 We may have mirth; 
 
 That ceases not, 
 
 For God Himself is there. 
 
 Grief cannot enter 
 
 And unknown is care. 
 
 Trust on 
 All will be right 
 Faith, Hope and Love 
 Shall win the Light. 
 
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 A HYMN OF ADVERSITY 
 
 Lord, to Thee I cry. 
 
 Make no delay. 
 No other help have I, 
 
 To Thee I pray. 
 
 The shadows of the night 
 
 Around me steal: 
 I'm groping in the dark. 
 
 Lord, give me zeal 
 
 I'd conquer by Thy spirit: 
 
 Not by night. 
 For in the cruel sword, 
 
 Thou hast no delight. 
 
 I want Thy grace alone 
 
 To help me now 
 To bear me safely upward 
 
 To Thy throne. 
 
 Create in me a clean heart 
 
 O my God 
 Nor let me faint, beneath 
 
 The chastening rod. 
 
 Help me to bear the cross 
 
 And win the crown 
 That in all ages, here, 
 
 Thy saints have won. 
 
 And when it pleases Thee 
 
 To summon me 
 Before Thy bar of Justice 
 
 To appear, 
 
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 Oh let me see Thy face in peace 
 
 And share 
 Thy joy of heaven, 
 
 That knoweth not a tear. 
 
 MORE LOVE TO THEE 
 
 I want to love Thee more 
 
 Saviour mine 
 And every day and hour 
 
 Be thine. 
 
 On "nlngs of faith to soar 
 Up to Thy throne 
 
 And trust Thee evermore 
 Till life is done. 
 
 Written for the occasion of the Christening of Lin- 
 coln School, Xenia, Ohio. 
 
 ODE TO LINCOLN 
 
 Should you ask me 
 'Whence this pageant?" 
 Why these songs and yells and speeches, 
 Why this gathering of the people 
 Grave and gay, both men and women? 
 I should answer, I should tell you 
 Of a son of humble parents, 
 Born in cabin, schooled by Nature. 
 Friend of fishes, birds and beast; He 
 Saw in man a friend, a brother, 
 
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 Loved then aiid desired to help them: 
 
 In our land, — now free to all men 
 
 Lived a giant, strong and mighty, 
 
 Terrible in form and feature. 
 
 Slaying, crushing in his pathway 
 
 All who bore the mark of Ham. 
 
 Fiercer was he than Goliath, 
 
 Slain by David, son of Jesse. 
 
 More destructive than the dragon 
 
 Claiming England's fairest children. 
 
 For this giant claimed not only 
 
 Fair and young; but old and feeble 
 
 Men and women all alike, of dusky hue. 
 
 And the people called him "Slavery" 
 
 Whispered "Who shall free our land now?" 
 "Who shall rid us of our foe?" 
 
 Up and spake our good friend, Lincoln, 
 
 He, the brother, Friend of bondmen. 
 "I will strike the blow and kill him. 
 
 Strike him hard and rid the country 
 
 Of this curse. 
 
 Lound he called, then to his summons 
 
 Many thousand freeman came. 
 
 Hard they fought, 'twas sixty-one, when 
 
 To his call the warriors came. 
 
 Sixty-five saw slaves once — freedmen. 
 
 So upon this Autumn day. 
 
 We the heirs of Lincoln's fervor, 
 
 Gather here, and tribute pay 
 
 To our friend, our father, brother 
 
 To the warriors old and gray 
 
 Who responded, fought so nobly 
 
 Won so gloriously, the day. 
 
 Words are poor, but in our hearts are 
 
 Graven deep, with living fire 
 
 Love and honor, thanks and reverence 
 
 For thee Lincoln, everywhere. 
 
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 POEMS OF SENTIMENT 
 
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 THE END OF THE RAINBOW 
 
 They say, at the end of the rainbow 
 Pots of gold and silver are found 
 
 Who reaches the end shall forever 
 In luxuries abound. 
 
 When only a child, I sought it: 
 
 But my search a vain one proved:. 
 
 Now, groun older, I've found it 
 In the heart of one I loved. 
 
 Sometimes the clouds of sorrow 
 
 Obscure my bow for a time 
 Still I know that ere tomorrow 
 
 It will shine, in glory sublime. 
 
 I know at the end is treasure: 
 
 The heart of my love is gold: 
 
 In it is room without measure 
 Its love for me to hold. 
 
 So I seek not for treasures that perish 
 
 Here on this earth below 
 The heart of the one I cherish 
 
 Is for me the end of the bow. 
 
 A DAY DREAM 
 
 Ah love, my heart is aweary: 
 I am sighing ever for thee. 
 
 Tho' bright, the skies are not cheery 
 For my eyes are starving for thee. 
 
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 I hear thy Voice in my slumbers 
 
 I see thy face in my dreams 
 I hear thee call, times unnumbered, 
 
 Thou art everywhere, it seems. 
 
 The breezes whisper your name, love: 
 
 The flowers reflect your face: 
 It is ever, thus, since you came love, 
 
 Where I am, you have a place. 
 
 A TOAST 
 
 TO MY PA 
 
 Here's to dear old dad! 
 
 My best wishes. 
 
 And glad 
 
 Am I to be here 
 
 To give it. 
 
 All honor to ma 
 
 But there's something in pa 
 
 That I'd give all my life to win it. 
 
 No matter how chill 
 
 He goes with a will 
 
 To work for us kids, with pleasure. 
 
 He's never too tired 
 
 To help if desired 
 
 In anything 
 
 Game or lessons. 
 
 So I take off my hat 
 
 To my dad for all that 
 
 And say at parting 
 
 God bless him. 
 
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 THE LOST TREASURE 
 
 There's something seems to me I've lost, 
 
 I've counted all my gain 
 I'd get it back at any cost 
 
 And never more complain. 
 
 I have both wealth and honor, too. 
 
 But these are empty bubbles 
 I'd give them all, for one fond breast 
 
 To lean upon in trouble. 
 
 SPRING 
 
 Old earth is gay in her greenness: 
 
 Her face beams with sunshine bright: 
 
 The zephyrs gently caress her: 
 
 Peach blossoms blush at the sight. 
 
 LOVER'S LANE 
 
 All sunshine and mirth 
 
 Where joy has its birth 
 And blisses unending remain 
 
 Where sorrow's forgot 
 And care comes not 
 
 The path of Lover's Lane. 
 
 The weather is always pleasant there 
 And the scenery ever fair, 
 
 It's haunts are palaces unmatched 
 By gilded mansions rare. 
 
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 Those who seek it once are fain 
 
 It's paths again to tread 
 And rest in the shadows 
 
 And cool retreats. 
 Where love alone is bread. 
 
 Oh, the memories grow sweet with age, 
 They are treasured by old and young, 
 
 And many a wrinkled visaged sage, 
 Doth treasure, his gems, among. 
 
 So if you've not found 
 
 The enchanted spot 
 This peaceful Lovers Lane 
 
 Just seek it with one 
 Whom you love, and anon 
 
 Your seeking will not be vain. 
 
 A SONNET 
 
 Dear little lover 
 
 My heart craves for thee. 
 Mate of my soul 
 
 I am yearning for thee. 
 
 Wedded in spirit 
 
 Eternally thine 
 Clinging to thee 
 
 As the rose to the vine. 
 
 Ah! Could you know it 
 My treasure, it seems 
 
 You have always been near me 
 Ideal of my dreams. 
 
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 And my soul answered yours 
 
 In ecstatic bliss 
 When you poured out your love 
 
 In one rapturous kiss. 
 
 Aye, e'er to be near thee 
 
 My lover and friend 
 Is pleasure supernal 
 
 And joy without end. 
 
 AN AFTER THOUGHT 
 
 We met 
 
 One day in June. 
 
 Neither of us knew how soon, 
 
 In each others' being mingling 
 
 Our two souls 
 
 Should be as one. 
 
 All thro' life, 
 
 May I, no never. 
 
 For one moment 
 
 Wish to sever, 
 
 Ties once dear; 
 
 But as on that afternoon, 
 
 When we met 
 
 One day in June, 
 
 Ever true. 
 
 A REMNANT 
 
 You came 
 And of my life 
 You seemed a part. 
 A joy 
 
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 Thatfseemed divine, 
 
 Sang in my heart. 
 
 Life then, for me, was dear 
 
 And heaven to earth so near. 
 
 Then in one rapturous kiss 
 
 My soul did taste the bliss 
 
 Of all eternity. 
 
 But in a ^ord 
 
 Spoke light 
 
 Nor for my ear 
 
 I knew my doom; 
 
 Then came a night of gloom 
 
 And sorrow reigned supreme. 
 
 But Hope and Faith 
 
 Twin brothers, two of Love 
 
 Entered, and now we three 
 
 True friends are 
 
 And a merry company. 
 
 ONLY TRUSTING 
 
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 Let down your bucket -where you are 
 
 And weary not of waiting: 
 Stand still and trust the Saviour's power, 
 
 Thy courage not abating. 
 
 By faith, the sun and moon stood still; 
 
 By faith, were Israel's children 
 Led forth, 'gainst Pharaoh's stubborn will, 
 
 Into the land of Canaan. 
 
 By faith, did Gideon's army small 
 With brands of fire and pitchers 
 
 Cause Jericho's strong walls to fall 
 By faith, their only weapon. 
 
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 By faith, did David slay Goliath, 
 
 Tlie uncircumcised Philistine 
 When he defied God's army of 
 
 His own peculiar children. 
 
 By faith, did Abram in old age 
 
 Still trusting God's sure promise, 
 
 Beget of Sarah, a son. 
 
 Who too, was in her dotage. 
 
 By faith, alone we too shall win 
 
 Tho' tossed about by Satan 
 On waves of sorrow, pain and sin 
 
 And many tribulations. 
 
 WHAT IS HEAVEN FOR ME ? 
 
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 Some call it the "Isle of Somewhere" 
 And others the "Land o' Leal" 
 'Tis called by some, a resting place 
 Where no languor do we feel. 
 
 Some say "It's a kingdom of riches" 
 Where thieves neither enter nor steal 
 Where everyman's home is a mansion 
 And joys unfeigned we feel. 
 
 Some say "It never existed" 
 Since none of the vast host gone, 
 Has ever returned to tell us 
 Of the bliss, which there, is known. 
 
 But to me, it will be Heaven, 
 To behold my Saviour, King. 
 To sit at His feet forever 
 And help. His praise to sing. 
 
 To know that I shall be like Him, 
 And in His glory share 
 To know that by His grace I'm redeemed 
 Shall be bliss beyond compare. 
 
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 To be one of the countless number 
 That shalV crown Him "Lord of All" 
 When waked from the final slumber, 
 Roused by the trumpet's call. 
 
 A LULLABY 
 
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 Good night honey 
 
 Take yo' rest 
 Mammy's little baby. 
 
 Lean yo' head 
 On mammy's breast 
 
 Mammy's little baby. 
 Mammy sees dem eyes so bright 
 
 Look like stars shine 
 In de night 
 
 Mammy's little baby. 
 
 II 
 
 Go to sleep now, 
 
 Shet yo' eyes 
 Mammy's little baby. 
 
 Hush, let mammy still yo' cries 
 Mammy's little baby. 
 
 Yes de bugga man done gone 
 Done lef mammy's baby 'lone 
 
 Mammy's little baby. 
 
 Ill 
 Bless dat pretty little mouf 
 
 Mammy's little baby 
 Ain't yo' worried mammy nouf? 
 
 Mammy's little baby 
 Mammy sees you nod yo' head 
 
 Cause for sleep you mos' nigh dead 
 Mammy's little baby. 
 
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