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William Hayley

Awake my soul! in cheerful mood,
    Thy matin thanks to pay!
The God, who gives thee rest, and food,
    Directs thee to be gay.

The Jewish world was dark, and cold,
    There doubts and fears annoy:
Thy Shepherd to his happier fold
    Brings light, and peace, and joy.

Cease then, O Christian! cease to grieve
    In tempest, or in calm!
Smile on affliction, and receive
    Her consecrated palm!

© Printed only as private tokens of regard, for the particular friends of the author. All rights reserved.
From Poems on Serious and Sacred Subjects | Printed at the private press of W. Mason, 1818

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