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IX.
MOTHER, OH! SING ME TO REST.
A CANCION.
Mother! oh, sing me to rest
As in my bright days departed:
Sing to thy child, the sick-hearted,
Songs for a spirit oppress'd.
Lay this tired head on thy breast!
Flowers from the night-dew are closing,
Pilgrims and mourners reposing—
—Mother, oh! sing me to rest!
