48 THE FLOWER VASE. 
EIDER. 
Sambucus. Class 5.— Order 3. 
Flowers, white. Berries, dark purple. Whole shrub 
medicinal. 
Compassion. 
Oh, let me wipe 
The tears from thy too mournful eyes, and make 
Thee happy, dearest, by my own true love. 
I will console thee by the earnest truth 
Of a confiding heart; by kindly deeds 
To those who mourn; by patient love and hope 
For those who go astray trom the high path 
Of duty; by a gentle watch o’er thee 
When thou art sick and weary ; and by still 
And secret chastening of my own wild heart 
In the dear presence of my God. Thine eye 
Smiles on me while I promise; —’t is enough! 
