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Yes-dearest Cynthia shall be thine
Through the short space of rolling time

Which thou art destin'd here to spend ;
To thee she'll prove a spouse full meek,
Oft wilt thou press her tender cheek
In proof of tenderer love!

To thee she'll bring, that thou might'st rear,
The infant sweet-a pledge how dear

Of her attachment true;

The smiling babe, the playful child, and lively youth,
Serve to confirm the delightful truth,
That SHE is thine by every tie!

And thine will be as long as heaven shall spare
The lives of the fond wedded pair,

Bless'd with a length of days;

TIME, though he alters our frail frame,
Unfeign'd affection ever is the same,

For over genuine love time has no pow'r!

Whate'er our winged hours engage,
In sprightly youth, or sober age,
It scarcely matters when;
Still shall they cheerful pass away,
In blithesome mirth, or tranquil joy,
Leaving behind no stings of guilt!

In my last moments on my bed,
Sustain but thou my weary head,

Wiping away the trickling tear;
Then shall I gently close my eyes,
My spirit wafted to the skies,
To enjoy an endless rest!

With latest breath I'll thee commend

TO HEAVEN's fond care-who soon will send
Its guardian angels kind;

Around thy little cot they'll stand,
A numerous but a friendly band,
To ward off every woe!

Nor shalt thou long behind me stay
In this sad vale-but wing thy way
To realms of perfect bliss;
There, dearest Cynthia, meet once more,
On Canaan's bright immortal shore,
For ever there to dwell!

Meantime our Children shall remain
Our place to fill, and name retain,
Whilst we shall be no more;

When done their part on LIFE's wide stage,
Dismissed hence by honour'd age,
We'll see them all again!

Consoling thought to my pain'd heart
Reflecting that e'en we must part
And bid a long adieu!

Thus, as the flowing river glides,
Lo-kindred streams the pier divides,
But quickly-they UNITE!

Thus THE ENAMOUR'D YOUTH at dewy eve
Muses upon successful love,

And its long train of blessings;

DOMESTIC BLISS, who would not prize,
Was she not sent us from the skies

To cheer our tedious hours?

Thanks to YON POWER who reigns above,

Wisely dispensing virtuous love

To warm men's listless souls;

Thanks to YON POWER, when first he said in mildest toneADAM-it is not good for thee to be alone,

Then-formed his LOVELY EVE!

Who can find a VIRTUOUS WOMAN? (Proverbs xxxi. 11. to the end) for her price is far above rubies. The heart of her HUSBAND doth safely

trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar. She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens. She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hand she planteth a vineyard. She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms. She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night. She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff. She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet. She maketh herself coverings of tapestry: her clothing is silk and purple. Her HUSBAND is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land. maketh fine linen, und selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant. Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. Her CHILDREN arise up, and call her blessed; her HUSBAND also, and he praiseth her. Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. Favour is deceitful, and

come.

She

beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates. And SOLOMON, the wisest of men, willing to resume the delightful subject, thus exclaims in another portion of the Sacred Writings:-As the sun when it ariseth in the high heaven, (Eccl. xxvi. 16, 18, 23.) so is the beauty of a good wife in the ordering of her house. As the golden pillars are upon the sockets of silver, so are the fair feet with a constant heart. A WICKED WOMAN is given as a portion to a wicked man, but A GODLY WOMAN is given to him that feareth the Lord.

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Full of strange oaths, and bearded like a pard, Jealous in honour, sudden and quick in quarrel,

Seeking the bubble reputation

Even in the cannon's mouth!

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