SWEET SEDGE. 
(. Resignation .) 
USH bearing is still kept up in the north-west ot 
England. Our ancestors strewed their rooms 
and churches with rushes, and of these, sweetest 
of all was the Sedge. 
It is well chosen for resignation, as when trodden on, 
its incense to God is sweetest. 
THE SWEET SEDGE. 
CALDER CAMPBELL. 
Oh, river-side, 
Where soft green rushes bear dark flowers, 
And reedy grasses weave dark bowers, 
Through which fleet minnows glide— 
Oh, river-banks, let me from you convey 
Something to scatter in yon ancient minster gray. 
Oh, minster gray! 
Where graves of friends beloved are found, 
I come to thee with strewments.—Round 
Each blade of grass, each spray 
Of Acorus, a fragrant essence breathes, 
Nature’s own incense shed to sanctify these wreaths ! 
