to Minnie.
O God in heaven! grant the prayer
Of a mother's love for thee.
Of a mother's love for thee.
I do not wish unmingled peace,
Nor sunshine without shade—
Not for such unmeted happiness
Were we poor creatures made;
Nor sunshine without shade—
Not for such unmeted happiness
Were we poor creatures made;
But I would have endurance mild,
And hope, and faith, and love,
For ever to be near my child,
Guiding to realms above.
And hope, and faith, and love,
For ever to be near my child,
Guiding to realms above.
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