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Poem
September 25, 1839
The Rhode Island Republican
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
A lyrical poem extolling the virtue of hope as a comforting force amid life's hardships, with religious imagery of divine mercy and promise. Composed for the Rhode-Island Republican in Newport on September 18, 1839.
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ORIGINAL POETRY.
Written for the Rhode-Island Republican.
HOPE.
Hope cheers the wanderer on his way
With thoughts of distant pleasures dear;
It sheds a mild and joyous ray
O'er prospects dark and drear.
When tossed on life's tempestuous sea
When high and angry billows roll,
Hope lends a charm to make the spirit free,
To spread its influence o'er the soul
Hope makes the darkest clouds depart:
When fell despondence sad and drear,
Throws gloomy shades upon the heart
Then hope's bright beam dispels our fear.
It lulls the wearied soul to rest,
And yields the mind supreme delight;
It gives to our enjoyments zest,
Our night of sorrow turns to light.
Blest hope of happiness! I prize
The precious boon from heaven lent;
The bow of promise from the skies-
To us in mercy was it bent.
O may thine influence ever cheer
Me through life's rugged way;
Thy hallowed charm be ever near-
Thy pure and blissful ray
Newport Sept. 18th, 1839.
M.D. S.
Written for the Rhode-Island Republican.
HOPE.
Hope cheers the wanderer on his way
With thoughts of distant pleasures dear;
It sheds a mild and joyous ray
O'er prospects dark and drear.
When tossed on life's tempestuous sea
When high and angry billows roll,
Hope lends a charm to make the spirit free,
To spread its influence o'er the soul
Hope makes the darkest clouds depart:
When fell despondence sad and drear,
Throws gloomy shades upon the heart
Then hope's bright beam dispels our fear.
It lulls the wearied soul to rest,
And yields the mind supreme delight;
It gives to our enjoyments zest,
Our night of sorrow turns to light.
Blest hope of happiness! I prize
The precious boon from heaven lent;
The bow of promise from the skies-
To us in mercy was it bent.
O may thine influence ever cheer
Me through life's rugged way;
Thy hallowed charm be ever near-
Thy pure and blissful ray
Newport Sept. 18th, 1839.
M.D. S.
What sub-type of article is it?
Ode
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Religious Faith
What keywords are associated?
Hope
Wanderer
Tempestuous Sea
Despondence
Blest Hope
Newport
1839
Rhode Island Republican
What entities or persons were involved?
M.D. S.
Poem Details
Title
Hope
Author
M.D. S.
Subject
Written For The Rhode Island Republican
Key Lines
Hope Cheers The Wanderer On His Way
With Thoughts Of Distant Pleasures Dear;
It Sheds A Mild And Joyous Ray
O'er Prospects Dark And Drear.