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Poem
August 28, 1810
The Rhode Island American, And General Advertiser
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
A sonnet contemplating how the spirits of the blessed may comfort the virtuous in repose, inspiring pious fervor, hallowed peace, and blending pensive pleasure with devotion amid grief.
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SONNET
'Tis sweet to think the spirits of the blest
May hover round the virtuous man's repose;
And oft in visions animate his breast,
And scenes of bright beatitude disclose.
The Ministers of Heaven, with pure control,
May bid his sorrow and emotion cease,
Inspire the pious fervour of his soul,
And whisper to his bosom hallowed peace.
Ah! tender thought, that oft with sweet relief
May charm the bosom of a weeping friend;
Beguile with magick power the tear of grief,
And pensive pleasure with devotion blend;
While oft he fancies musick sweetly faint,
The airy lay of some departed saint.
'Tis sweet to think the spirits of the blest
May hover round the virtuous man's repose;
And oft in visions animate his breast,
And scenes of bright beatitude disclose.
The Ministers of Heaven, with pure control,
May bid his sorrow and emotion cease,
Inspire the pious fervour of his soul,
And whisper to his bosom hallowed peace.
Ah! tender thought, that oft with sweet relief
May charm the bosom of a weeping friend;
Beguile with magick power the tear of grief,
And pensive pleasure with devotion blend;
While oft he fancies musick sweetly faint,
The airy lay of some departed saint.
What sub-type of article is it?
Sonnet
What themes does it cover?
Religious Faith
Death Mourning
What keywords are associated?
Sonnet
Spirits Blest
Heavenly Ministers
Pious Fervour
Departed Saint
Poem Details
Title
Sonnet
Key Lines
'Tis Sweet To Think The Spirits Of The Blest
May Hover Round The Virtuous Man's Repose;
While Oft He Fancies Musick Sweetly Faint,
The Airy Lay Of Some Departed Saint.