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Poem
May 1, 1840
Southern Christian Advocate
Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina
What is this article about?
A tender poem addressing an absent child, likening them to a cherished bird and lamb, expressing longing for their return home and spiritual guidance under the Savior's care.
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TO AN ABSENT CHILD.
Where art thou, bird of song?
Brightest one and dearest!
Other groves among--
Other nests thou cheerest.
Sweet thy warbling shrill
To each ear that heard thee;
But 'twas sweeter still
To the heart that reared thee
Lamb, where dost thou rest?
On stranger-bosoms lying?
Flowers thy path that drest
Now uncropped are dying.
Streams where thou didst roam,
Murmur on without thee:
Lov'st thou still thy home?
Can thy mother doubt thee?
Seek thy Saviour's flock
To his blest fold going--
Seek that smitten rock,
Where our peace is flowing:
Still should love rejoice,
Whate'er betide thee,
If that Shepherd's voice
Evermore would guide thee.
Where art thou, bird of song?
Brightest one and dearest!
Other groves among--
Other nests thou cheerest.
Sweet thy warbling shrill
To each ear that heard thee;
But 'twas sweeter still
To the heart that reared thee
Lamb, where dost thou rest?
On stranger-bosoms lying?
Flowers thy path that drest
Now uncropped are dying.
Streams where thou didst roam,
Murmur on without thee:
Lov'st thou still thy home?
Can thy mother doubt thee?
Seek thy Saviour's flock
To his blest fold going--
Seek that smitten rock,
Where our peace is flowing:
Still should love rejoice,
Whate'er betide thee,
If that Shepherd's voice
Evermore would guide thee.
What sub-type of article is it?
Ode
What themes does it cover?
Religious Faith
What keywords are associated?
Absent Child
Bird Of Song
Lamb Rest
Saviour Flock
Shepherd Voice
Parental Longing
Poem Details
Title
To An Absent Child.
Subject
To An Absent Child
Key Lines
Where Art Thou, Bird Of Song?
Brightest One And Dearest!
Other Groves Among
Other Nests Thou Cheerest.
Seek Thy Saviour's Flock
To His Blest Fold Going
Seek That Smitten Rock,
Where Our Peace Is Flowing:
Still Should Love Rejoice,
Whate'er Betide Thee,
If That Shepherd's Voice
Evermore Would Guide Thee.