POEMS.
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Long years ago, since first we met,
Among my friends you number,—
A dear loved one I'll ne'er forget,
But fondly e'er remember.
Among my friends you number,—
A dear loved one I'll ne'er forget,
But fondly e'er remember.
ADIEU,MY FRIEND.
Adieu, my friend, the tear of sorrow
Dims the eye, and we must weep;
For you are leaving, and to-morrow
Will be upon the briny deep.
When the billows roar around thee,
Fear not for thy little band:
God guides and saves upon the sea,
As well as rules upon the land.
Fear not for thy little band:
God guides and saves upon the sea,
As well as rules upon the land.
May God in loving mercy ever
Abide with you upon the sea;
And conduct thee safely to the harbor,
Where kind friends may welcome thee.
Abide with you upon the sea;
And conduct thee safely to the harbor,
Where kind friends may welcome thee.
Adieu, my friend, a short time only,
Ere you're welcomed home again
By true hearts that prize you truly,—
Still in our friendship you'll remain.
Ere you're welcomed home again
By true hearts that prize you truly,—
Still in our friendship you'll remain.
