THE SONG OF WAR. I. Till not one hateful link remains Till not one tyrant tread our plains, No! never till that glorious day Or hear, oh Peace ! thy welcome lay II. Till Victory's self shall, smiling, say, “ And Freedom comes, with new-born ray, " To gild your vines and light your fountains.” Oh! never till that glorious day gay, THE TABLET OF LOVE. I. You bid me be happy, and bid me adieu- II. Through life's winding valley-in anguish, in rest; Exalted in joy, or by sorrow depress’dFrom its place in the mirror that lies on my heart, Thine image shall never one moment depart. When time, life, and all that poor mortals hold dear, Like visions, like dreams, shall at last disap pear, Though raised among seraphs to realms above, Unfading shall flourish the Tablet of Love. THE YOUNG ROSE. I. THE young rose which I give thee, so dewy and bright, Was the flow'ret most dear to the sweet bird of night, Who oft by the moon o'er her blushes hath hung, And thrill'd every leaf with the wild lay he sung. II. Oh! take thou this young rose, and let her life be Prolong'd by the breath she will borrow from thee! For, while o'er her bosom thy soft notes shall thrill, She'll think the sweet night-bird is courting her still. WHEN IN LANGUOR SLEEPS THE HEART. I. WHEN in languor sleeps the heart, Love can wake it with his dart; When the mind is dull and dark, II. III. WHEN 'MIDST THE GAY I MEET. I. When 'midst the gay I meet That blessed smile of thine, Though still on me it turns most sweet, I scarce can call it mine : But when to me alone Your secret tears you show, Oh! then I feel those tears my own, . And claim them as they flow. Then still with bright looks bless , Give smiles to those who love you less, But keep your tears for me. II. Can smile with many a beam, How bright soe'er it seem. Whose touch is fire, appears, And, melting, turns to tears. , Give smiles to those who love you less, But keep your tears for me. When twilight dews are falling soft Upon the rosy sea, love! |