The World's Fifth Empire; And Other Poems

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1860. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... To Mrs. C. S. A perfect woman, nobly planned, ' To warn, to suffer, and command. WORI8W0HTB. O Lovely, honored queen Of noble, regal mien, Before thy throne are bending Thy subjects, oft prayers sending Up through the azure sky, Which like winged angels fly, All bright and holy kneeling 'Neath mercy-seat, with feeling And earnestness implore God on thee blessings pour;---i Say, lovely, honored queen Of noble, regal mien, How dost thou rule these bending, While heavenward their prayers sending? With sceptre true of love Strong as that which, above, Her realms fair Venus swaying, Ruled gods and men obeying. Thus do thy friends' hearts bow Before thee gladly now. Once, chroniclers relate, A dame of wealth and state, (From fair Campania hailing, ) But with a womanine failing! Before Cornelia laid Her gems and pearls displayed. The Roman matron smiling And chatting, time beguiling Until her children dear From school returned, said: Here My ornaments these bright! Maternal pride, delight!--Kind Fortune oft caressing Hath heaped on thee rich blessing. Thou art a mother fond, Tied with affection's bond. In thy crown of joy glowing Like the comet, its rays throwing, Thou hast bright jewels rare; These thy loved children fair! And then withal thou art A woman of gentle heart. Its sympathy deep wooing, (As dove wins dove by cooing, ) Draws with its plaintive voice, Making friends' hearts rejoice. Thy face is ever beaming, With radiant, soft light gleaming From that warm soul of thine, As sky 'neath sun doth shine! ODE TO GEO. D. PRENTICE, Esq. Hail, Poet! we 'Would speak to thee; With grateful hearts thus thanking now For all the melody which thou Hast given e'er, To us who hear. But still we chide, because not more Thou lett'st its sparkling waters pour! Our bosoms swell, ...