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Poem
August 13, 1838
Lynchburg Virginian
Lynchburg, Virginia
What is this article about?
Elegy mourning a beautiful young woman's death, who sang in her final moments. Recalls her at a friend's wedding, contrasts earthly joy with her angelic ascent to heaven, ending in thanks to God.
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POETICAL.
On the Death of a Beautiful Young Maid, Who
SANG DURING HER LAST MOMENTS.
'Twas 'mid the brightness of a bridal hour.
That I beheld thee last.—Flowers breath'd profuse
Their essence forth, and tender eyes look'd kind
When thy lov'd school-mate gave her plighted faith
Unto a kindred soul.—Then thou wert there—
In all the flush of beauty,—and thy lip
Did pour sweet music o'er that nuptial rite,
Till the slight sadness which unwonted steals
O'er sweet and solemn scenes, did flee away—
Fading fast place to smiles—
Now, thou no more
In these our festive halls, shalt be a guest,—
For thou art gone with singing, to the choir
Of priestly melody.—Yea, thou hast found
Congenial harpers.—Thou, no more shalt ask
For the guest chamber,—where thy Saviour takes
The passover with angels:—for thou heardst
His midnight call, and with thy fresh-trimmed lamp,
Its fragrant oil by nightly prayer renew'd,
Rose like an angel bride—
Give thanks to God.
On the Death of a Beautiful Young Maid, Who
SANG DURING HER LAST MOMENTS.
'Twas 'mid the brightness of a bridal hour.
That I beheld thee last.—Flowers breath'd profuse
Their essence forth, and tender eyes look'd kind
When thy lov'd school-mate gave her plighted faith
Unto a kindred soul.—Then thou wert there—
In all the flush of beauty,—and thy lip
Did pour sweet music o'er that nuptial rite,
Till the slight sadness which unwonted steals
O'er sweet and solemn scenes, did flee away—
Fading fast place to smiles—
Now, thou no more
In these our festive halls, shalt be a guest,—
For thou art gone with singing, to the choir
Of priestly melody.—Yea, thou hast found
Congenial harpers.—Thou, no more shalt ask
For the guest chamber,—where thy Saviour takes
The passover with angels:—for thou heardst
His midnight call, and with thy fresh-trimmed lamp,
Its fragrant oil by nightly prayer renew'd,
Rose like an angel bride—
Give thanks to God.
What sub-type of article is it?
Elegy
What themes does it cover?
Death Mourning
Religious Faith
What keywords are associated?
Death Young Maid
Singing Last Moments
Bridal Hour
Heavenly Choir
Angel Bride
Elegy Mourning
Poem Details
Title
On The Death Of A Beautiful Young Maid, Who Sang During Her Last Moments.
Subject
Death Of A Beautiful Young Maid Who Sang During Her Last Moments
Key Lines
'Twas 'Mid The Brightness Of A Bridal Hour.
That I Beheld Thee Last.—Flowers Breath'd Profuse
For Thou Art Gone With Singing, To The Choir
Of Priestly Melody.—Yea, Thou Hast Found
Give Thanks To God.