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to my sister.
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I view the gracious blessing near,The cherished hope of many a year.
I greet thee, love! my brother's bride,Dearer to him than aught beside.And dear indeed thou art to me,My sister, in his bride I see:A fervent prayer for thee I raise,As love this simple tribute pays.
O! may no gathering cloud of careThe sweet repose of love impair:May each unbreathed, unwritten dreamIn full fruition brighter beam:And should the chastening tone be given,Still be its word of promise,—heaven.
May wedded love thy pathway blessWith truth's enduring faithfulness.My sister! could thy future beBright as the prayer I raise for thee,Though its deep strength thou canst not read,Dearest! thou wouldst be blest indeed.