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Poem
May 5, 1857
The Western Democrat
Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
A lyrical poem celebrating the soothing and spiritual comfort provided by music at twilight, easing weariness and woes with a sense of holy calm and angelic peace. Submitted to the Western Democrat by Minnie.
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MUSIC AT EVE
When the sun has shed his farewell ray,
And twilight's calm draws near,
While gently wanes the fading day
With its mellow tints so clear
Oh! then, how deeply thrills each spirit-tone,
As music steals o'er the weary soul.
When not a voice or loving tone,
Falls gently on the ear,
When none are near to bear the moan,
Or see the swiftly falling tear,
Oh! then, at eve, how sweetly falls the tide
Of music's softly melting strain.
It wakes within a holy calm,
Methinks such peace as angels feel
It serves for every woe a balm,
And happy dreams around us steal.
Oh! who would not sit and list awhile
At music's voice at eventide?
MINNIE.
MUSIC AT EVE
When the sun has shed his farewell ray,
And twilight's calm draws near,
While gently wanes the fading day
With its mellow tints so clear
Oh! then, how deeply thrills each spirit-tone,
As music steals o'er the weary soul.
When not a voice or loving tone,
Falls gently on the ear,
When none are near to bear the moan,
Or see the swiftly falling tear,
Oh! then, at eve, how sweetly falls the tide
Of music's softly melting strain.
It wakes within a holy calm,
Methinks such peace as angels feel
It serves for every woe a balm,
And happy dreams around us steal.
Oh! who would not sit and list awhile
At music's voice at eventide?
MINNIE.
What sub-type of article is it?
Ode
What themes does it cover?
Nature Seasons
Religious Faith
What keywords are associated?
Music At Eve
Twilight Calm
Soothing Strain
Holy Calm
Angels Peace
Eventide Solace
What entities or persons were involved?
Minnie.
Poem Details
Title
Music At Eve
Author
Minnie.
Subject
On The Soothing Power Of Music At Evening
Key Lines
Oh! Then, How Deeply Thrills Each Spirit Tone,
As Music Steals O'er The Weary Soul.
Oh! Then, At Eve, How Sweetly Falls The Tide
Of Music's Softly Melting Strain.
Oh! Who Would Not Sit And List Awhile
At Music's Voice At Eventide?