ORIGINAL RHYMES.
4 CAN BUT -BREATHE THY NAME. As some brightstar'in heavenabove 'lllumes the-dreary night, my spirit thy sweet love Sheds pure-and calm delight. In waking moments and in sleep My dreamsare still the same, 'Thee! treasured in my heart, I keep, I can but'breathe tbyname. -As some-bright orb, from'realms above, •"Sends forth'a gladdening glance, Thy gentle accents, looks of love, With bliss my sdul'entrance. near-thee or when far away Alike 'tis thine toclaim The tenderest homage love can pay, ■I can but breathe thy name. <Or when thedark'anii dreary ni^h't Foretells the threatening storm, 'Grand as the lightning'* flashes 'bright •I-seethy'fairy form. • In tempestor»in sunshiae My vows will true remain, -My every wish and'thought is thine, lean but breathe thy name. 'G. Bbock.
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Westport Times, Volume VII, Issue 1117, 21 October 1873, Page 3
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124ORIGINAL RHYMES. Westport Times, Volume VII, Issue 1117, 21 October 1873, Page 3
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