… “They that turn many to righteousness,
shall shine as the stars forever and ever.” …
They have left their homes and kindred, they are in the strangers’ land,
The voice of God revealed his will; His will was their command.
They crossed the pathless main, nor feared the sadly treacherous wave,
For is not He in whom they trust omnipotent to save?
But did no dark forebodings come? Was all at peace within?
Did prompt obedience’ sure reward e’en with the toil begin?
Ah no! for nature’s fond appeal would in that hour be heard;
Maternity’s deep spring of love within the heart was stirred.
Perhaps some little cherub form, that it was joy to see,