To teach the truth to all; to me and thee;—
Next, oneness of design and holy love,
Oneness of soul, of spirit, and of mind;—
For thus his friends will dwell with him above,
While never-ending ages shall unwind.
Lord! on our souls each grace and virtue trace,
So shall we see God's glory in thy face!
75. ON MY BIRTH-DAY. Written Jan. 2, 1859.
While fourscore years wanting but five have fled,