[9] My sister, Jane Keith Palmer, died in New York, May 27th, 1837, aged 22 years.

“Why make ye this ado, and weep? The damsel is not dead, but sleepeth.”—Mark v. 39.

[10] Complaint of Job.

TO A SISTER, IN THE REPOSE OF DEATH.

Sleep on, sweet sister! holy joy

Sits on thy placid brow;

No sudden anguish can destroy

Thy peaceful slumbers now.

Sleep on—sleep on—and I will pray

That I may rest like thee,