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Poem
July 1, 1807
Virginia Argus
Richmond, Virginia
What is this article about?
A poem expressing joy in a simple life with a loving wife, three children, and shared family prayers to God for their future.
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OCR Quality
98%
Excellent
Full Text
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THO' grandeur flies my humble roof,
Tho' wealth is not my share,
Tho' lowly is my little cot,
Yet happiness is there.
A tender wife, with mild controul,
By sympathy refin'd,
When rage the tumults of the breast,
Becalms my troubled mind.
Three pledges of our mutual love,
Kind providence has giv'n,
And competence to nurse their hopes,
Is all we ask of Heaven.
With arm entwin'd in arm we sit,
And join their hands to pray;
And teach the accents of their tongue,
To hail the God of day.
Accept, great father of us all,
Accept their little pray'rs:
And grant the nurslings of our youth,
May bless our silver hairs!!
THO' grandeur flies my humble roof,
Tho' wealth is not my share,
Tho' lowly is my little cot,
Yet happiness is there.
A tender wife, with mild controul,
By sympathy refin'd,
When rage the tumults of the breast,
Becalms my troubled mind.
Three pledges of our mutual love,
Kind providence has giv'n,
And competence to nurse their hopes,
Is all we ask of Heaven.
With arm entwin'd in arm we sit,
And join their hands to pray;
And teach the accents of their tongue,
To hail the God of day.
Accept, great father of us all,
Accept their little pray'rs:
And grant the nurslings of our youth,
May bless our silver hairs!!
What sub-type of article is it?
Hymn
Song
What themes does it cover?
Religious Faith
Moral Virtue
Love Courtship
What keywords are associated?
Domestic Happiness
Humble Cot
Tender Wife
Family Prayer
Providence
Silver Hairs
Poem Details
Key Lines
A Tender Wife, With Mild Controul,
By Sympathy Refin'd,
When Rage The Tumults Of The Breast,
Becalms My Troubled Mind.
Accept, Great Father Of Us All,
Accept Their Little Pray'rs:
And Grant The Nurslings Of Our Youth,
May Bless Our Silver Hairs!!