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Once on the raging seas I rode,
The storm was loud, the night was dark,
The ocean yawn'd, and rudely blow'd
The wind that toss'd my found'ring bark.
Deep horror then my vitals froze :
Death-struck, I ceas'd the tide to stem;
When suddenly a star arose,—
It was the Star of Bethlehem!

It was my guide, my light, my all,
It bade my dark forebodings cease;
And thro' the storm and dangers' thrall,
It led me to the port of Peace.
Now safely moor'd, my perils o'er,
I'll sing, first in Night's diadem,
For ever and for evermore,
The Star, the Star of Bethlehem!

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By a Young Lady who was exposed to the early Part of the late Thunder-Storm, on the Morning of July 11, 1806.

JESUS, obedient to thy word,
I see the awful tempest rise;
The sable cloud, with fearful gloom,
Veils the fair beauties of the skies.
I hear the distant thunders roll;.
View it in majesty advance:
Surcharg'd with terror, lo! it comes,
And soon o'erspreads the vast expanse.
Tremendous scene! my feeble frame,
Oppress'd with fear, would quickly fly;
But, conscious of thy pow'r to save,
To Thee I lift an anxious eye!
I hasten to my wish'd-for home,
And hope to find a shelter there;
But home no safety can afford,
Unshelter'd by thy gracious care!
Thy mercy sheaths the darts of Death;
They all around me harmless play :
And when they have perform'd thy will,
In calm submission pass away!

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FOR A FAMILY-MEETING. As spices, mingled with our food, Give flavour to the feast, So holy pleasures ever should

Refresh and cheer the guest. To feed the gross corporeal frame, And starve the nobler mind, Dishonoureth the Christian name, And leaves no zest behind! If saints in social circles meet, Like relatives of old, Sure, some should sit at Jesus' feet, Or else his truth unfold. This is the true support of life, — Provision for our souls! This kindles love, and conquers strife, And prejudice controuls! Feed us, O Lord, with holy truth,

While o'er this waste we roam; Till parents, children, age, and youth, Shall meet in Canaan's home! FRATERCULUS

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