232 FLORAL EMBLEMS. 



PEACE. 



OLIVE. Oka. 



" But he her fears to cease, 



Sent down the meek-ey'd Peace ; 

 She, crown'd with olive green, came softly sliding 



Down through the turning sphere, 



His ready harbinger ; 



With turtle wing, the amorous clouds dividing, 



And waving wide her myrtle wand, 

 She strikes an universal peace through sea and land." 



From the time of the general deluge to the 

 present day, the olive branch has ever been 

 the emblem of peace. 



" Come, peace of mind, delightful guest ! 

 Return, and make thy downy nest 



Once more in this sad heart : 

 Nor riches I, nor pow'r pursue, 

 Nor hold forbidden joys in view; 

 We therefore need not part." 



Cowper. 



