Summary

Lines on the Death of Lieut. Gen… (1863?)

And the frail idol fell, while they bent to adore;
All its beauty has faded, and broken before them
Their spirits are sad which was joyous before.
’Tis just, and we bow ’neath the mandate of Heaven,
Thy will, oh, dear Father! for ever be done!
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