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Poem
January 8, 1819
Alexandria Gazette & Daily Advertiser
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
A devotional poem titled 'SACRED SONG' praises the elevating and consoling power of sacred music, which inspires piety, soothes sorrows, calms fears, and guides the soul toward heaven amid life's troubles.
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From the Dedham Gazette.
The following pathetic lines are far above our column's station. They breathe strains of the most becalming piety and happy resignation. They are worthy of the divine theme which inspired them, and will be appreciated by every reflecting reader.
"SACRED SONG"
There is a charm in sacred song,
That lifts the pious thought to Heaven,
That cheers the soul when troubles throng,
And soothes the heart by anguish riven.
A charm, inspires the pious breast,
And fills the heart with pure devotion,
That lulls the wayward thought to rest,
And checks each wand'ring wild emotion.
A charm that drives affliction's tear,
In secret shed from many an eye,
That soothes the grief o'er friendship's bier,
And stifles virtue's hallowed sigh.
A charm, can yield a purer joy,
Than aught on earth beside can give,
Can soften pain when cares annoy,
And bid each soothing transport live.
A charm, can quell each anxious fear,
And calm the troubled mind to peace,
Can yield a balm to soothe us here,
And bids life's rankling sorrows cease.
A charm that wakes each ling'ring hope,
And cheers the gloom of melancholy,
That bids the feeling heart to ope,
And checks the thoughtless smile of folly.
A charm, sends through the heart a thrill
Of pure, serene, uncloying pleasure,
Which can each boisterous passion still,
And fill of joy's bright cup the measure.
A charm, the lonely pilgrim cheers,
Journeying thro' life's gloomy vale,
That quells his griefs, that calms his fears,
And soothes his hopes when friendships fail.
A charm, that bids the soul aspire
Above this scene by tempests riven,
That lights Religion's hallowed fire,
And points the eye of faith to Heaven.
The following pathetic lines are far above our column's station. They breathe strains of the most becalming piety and happy resignation. They are worthy of the divine theme which inspired them, and will be appreciated by every reflecting reader.
"SACRED SONG"
There is a charm in sacred song,
That lifts the pious thought to Heaven,
That cheers the soul when troubles throng,
And soothes the heart by anguish riven.
A charm, inspires the pious breast,
And fills the heart with pure devotion,
That lulls the wayward thought to rest,
And checks each wand'ring wild emotion.
A charm that drives affliction's tear,
In secret shed from many an eye,
That soothes the grief o'er friendship's bier,
And stifles virtue's hallowed sigh.
A charm, can yield a purer joy,
Than aught on earth beside can give,
Can soften pain when cares annoy,
And bid each soothing transport live.
A charm, can quell each anxious fear,
And calm the troubled mind to peace,
Can yield a balm to soothe us here,
And bids life's rankling sorrows cease.
A charm that wakes each ling'ring hope,
And cheers the gloom of melancholy,
That bids the feeling heart to ope,
And checks the thoughtless smile of folly.
A charm, sends through the heart a thrill
Of pure, serene, uncloying pleasure,
Which can each boisterous passion still,
And fill of joy's bright cup the measure.
A charm, the lonely pilgrim cheers,
Journeying thro' life's gloomy vale,
That quells his griefs, that calms his fears,
And soothes his hopes when friendships fail.
A charm, that bids the soul aspire
Above this scene by tempests riven,
That lights Religion's hallowed fire,
And points the eye of faith to Heaven.
What sub-type of article is it?
Hymn
Ode
What themes does it cover?
Religious Faith
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Sacred Song
Pious Thought
Pure Devotion
Soothing Grief
Religious Comfort
Life's Sorrows
Faith To Heaven
Poem Details
Title
"Sacred Song"
Key Lines
There Is A Charm In Sacred Song,
That Lifts The Pious Thought To Heaven,
That Cheers The Soul When Troubles Throng,
And Soothes The Heart By Anguish Riven.
A Charm, That Bids The Soul Aspire
Above This Scene By Tempests Riven,
That Lights Religion's Hallowed Fire,
And Points The Eye Of Faith To Heaven.