ROSE. 

 (rosa cektifolia.) 



" The path of the just is as the shining light, that shinetli more and more 

 unto the perfect day." 



Proverbs iv. 18. 



I LOVE to see the beauteous Rose 



O'er cottage porch entwine, 

 And breathe her odour soft the while, 

 Casting a radiant peaceful smile, 



Like visitant divine. 



She tells of love where'er she blooms — 



Celestial love and sure, — 

 But ne'er, methinks, so sweet her lay 

 As when she yieldeth thus each day 



Her sweets to God's own poor. 



A high and holy embassy 



Such blessing to impart ! — 

 Like Him, the " Rose of Sharon <=" styled, 

 Who left His Throne for earth's di-ear wild 



To raise man's drooping heart. 



■= Canticles ii. 1. 



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