While here below, unknown to selfish souls,

And when they die, must find the clime where dwells

A God of truth, as tend the kindred streams

To their absorbing ocean.

Such was she

Who left us yesterday. Her speaking smile

Her earnest footstep hastening to give aid

Or sympathy, her ready hand well-skill'd

In all that appertains to Woman's sphere,

Her large heart pouring life o'er every deed,