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Passion-Flower. — ‘ Religious superstition .’ 
There are supernal influences known to every heart; they blend 
with its holiest affections, and tincture its purest aspirations; and 
the faith of the ancient Chaldean often mixes with the Christian’s 
creed, when thinking of the absent and the dear. Hervey tells us, 
that the Passion Flower first bloomed on Mount Calvary, on the 
night of the Crucifixion ; hence the superstition of the cross upon its 
corolla, &c. 
The stars — the beautiful stars are set, 
Like gems in the midnight sky; 
And I fancy that now our thoughts have met, 
And together ascend on high; 
That we both are watching with earnest gaze, 
Their noiseless, ceaseless motion, 
With feelings as pure as their own soft rays, 
And hearts of deep devotion. 
