"Is it where the feathery palm-trees rise, And the date grows ripe under sunny skies? "Is it far away, in some region old, Where the rivers wander o'er sands of gold ?-Where the burning rays of the ruby shine, And the diamond lights up the secret mine, And the pearl gleams forth from the coral strand? Is it there, sweet mother, that better land ?" "Not there, not there, my child !'" "Eye hath not seen it, my gentle boy! MRS. HEMANS. BRIDAL SONG. May the hour of marriage be happy and blest, May the hour of marriage be happy and blest; Long may thy smile, fairest bride ! beam with gladness, May the hour of marriage be happy and blest. st and happy a- nd hap- py a- nd ble- o o st; + ΙΔ EFD Ble- o |