And, counted with the angels, shalt remain
In the eternal childhood of the skies.
COME REST IN THIS BOSOM.
GEMS FROM MOORE’S IRISH MELODIES.
NO. III.—COME REST IN THIS BOSOM.
[SEE ENGRAVING.]
While engaged in writing songs to the native airs of his country, Moore, in a letter to the Countess of Donegal, makes these remarks on Irish music: