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Poem
July 10, 1863
Orleans Independent Standard
Irasburg, Barton, Orleans County, Vermont
What is this article about?
Elegy to Mrs. S. G. Bliss on the death of her dearest friend, the 'Sweet singer,' who has ascended to heaven, leaving comfort in religious faith and the promise of reunion.
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To Mrs. S. G. Bliss,
And can it be thy dearest friend
From thee has passed away?
That he was wearied of this earth,
And could no longer stay—
But plumed his wings for that blest shore
Where pain and death can come no more?
Yes, he has gone; but his fond heart
Tarried at Heaven's gate,
To cast a pitying look on thee.
So sad and desolate.
And beckon thee to that bright home,
Where parting scenes are all unknown.
But, while he lingered, angels came
From that bright holy throng,
Who sing their great Redeemer's praise,
In everlasting song;
And bade him tune anew his lyre,
And join with that immortal choir.
Then quickly answering to their voice,
The call he did obey;
And our "Sweet singer," THY BEST FRIEND
"Fled from our sight away."
And now with thee, and children dear.
Many will shed the friendly tear.
But, while we here his absence mourn,
We know he is not lost;
Only a little "gone before,"
A little sooner crossed;
"The river's" waters, deep and wide,
And waits us on "the other side."
L. C. WELLS.
Stanstead. C. E., June 26th, 1863.
To Mrs. S. G. Bliss,
And can it be thy dearest friend
From thee has passed away?
That he was wearied of this earth,
And could no longer stay—
But plumed his wings for that blest shore
Where pain and death can come no more?
Yes, he has gone; but his fond heart
Tarried at Heaven's gate,
To cast a pitying look on thee.
So sad and desolate.
And beckon thee to that bright home,
Where parting scenes are all unknown.
But, while he lingered, angels came
From that bright holy throng,
Who sing their great Redeemer's praise,
In everlasting song;
And bade him tune anew his lyre,
And join with that immortal choir.
Then quickly answering to their voice,
The call he did obey;
And our "Sweet singer," THY BEST FRIEND
"Fled from our sight away."
And now with thee, and children dear.
Many will shed the friendly tear.
But, while we here his absence mourn,
We know he is not lost;
Only a little "gone before,"
A little sooner crossed;
"The river's" waters, deep and wide,
And waits us on "the other side."
L. C. WELLS.
Stanstead. C. E., June 26th, 1863.
What sub-type of article is it?
Elegy
Hymn
What themes does it cover?
Death Mourning
Religious Faith
Friendship
What keywords are associated?
Elegy Mrs Bliss
Sweet Singer Death
Heaven Reunion
Religious Comfort
Friend Mourning
Stanstead 1863
What entities or persons were involved?
L. C. Wells
Poem Details
Title
To Mrs. S. G. Bliss
Author
L. C. Wells
Subject
On The Death Of Her Dearest Friend, The Sweet Singer
Key Lines
And Can It Be Thy Dearest Friend
From Thee Has Passed Away?
That He Was Wearied Of This Earth,
And Could No Longer Stay—
But Plumed His Wings For That Blest Shore
Where Pain And Death Can Come No More?
And Our "Sweet Singer," Thy Best Friend
"Fled From Our Sight Away."
Only A Little "Gone Before,"
A Little Sooner Crossed;
"The River's" Waters, Deep And Wide,
And Waits Us On "The Other Side."