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Poem
October 15, 1834
Morning Star
Limerick, York County, Maine
What is this article about?
A religious poem in stanzas for children, contrasting the quiet night with mortality and dreaming infants, then affirming faith in the Savior's love for unshaken heart and eternal happiness through Jesus' merit.
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OCR Quality
98%
Excellent
Full Text
Children's Department.
STANZAS.
The sun parts faintly from the wave,
The moon and stars are beaming,
The corpse is covered in the grave,
And infants now are dreaming.
But time conveys, with rapid power,
Alike the sweetest, saddest hour.
I'll tune my harp—I'll strike its wires—
My Saviour's praise to waken;
His love refines my warmest fires,
And keeps my heart unshaken;
And thus melodious chords arise,
And tune my feelings for the skies.
And when the vault shall claim my dust,
And God recall my spirit;
Eternal Love shall be my trust,
Insured by Jesus' merit;
And the triumphant change restore
My happiness forevermore.
STANZAS.
The sun parts faintly from the wave,
The moon and stars are beaming,
The corpse is covered in the grave,
And infants now are dreaming.
But time conveys, with rapid power,
Alike the sweetest, saddest hour.
I'll tune my harp—I'll strike its wires—
My Saviour's praise to waken;
His love refines my warmest fires,
And keeps my heart unshaken;
And thus melodious chords arise,
And tune my feelings for the skies.
And when the vault shall claim my dust,
And God recall my spirit;
Eternal Love shall be my trust,
Insured by Jesus' merit;
And the triumphant change restore
My happiness forevermore.
What sub-type of article is it?
Hymn
What themes does it cover?
Religious Faith
Death Mourning
What keywords are associated?
Religious Faith
Death And Salvation
Children's Poem
Jesus Merit
Eternal Happiness
Poem Details
Title
Stanzas
Key Lines
The Sun Parts Faintly From The Wave,
The Moon And Stars Are Beaming,
The Corpse Is Covered In The Grave,
And Infants Now Are Dreaming.
Eternal Love Shall Be My Trust,
Insured By Jesus' Merit;
And The Triumphant Change Restore
My Happiness Forevermore.