Where art thou?—if I dare to ask,
'Tis more with hope than fear;
In every high and tender thought
I seem to feel thee near.
I gaze upon the silent stars,
While lone and still they shine,
As each one were a spirit’s home,
And ask, Which home is thine?
I feel as if thy tranquil eyes
Were watching earth from yonder skies.
God bless thee! my beloved child,
As thou hast blessed me;
Faith, hope, and love, beyond the grave
Have been thy gifts to me.
For thy sake dare I look above,
For thy sake wait below,
Trusting with humble confidence,
And patient in my wo.
To me thy early grave appears
An altar for my prayers and tears.
Matlock and its vicinity, on the banks of the Derwent, in Derbyshire, are celebrated for their thermal springs, and romantic scenery. The waters, which resemble those of Clifton, were discovered in 1698, and are useful in rheumatic affections, and incipient consumption. The "Heights of Abraham" are a pile of picturesque rocks, in the fissures of which the roots of the most luxuriant trees are able to find sufficient nourishment. The beautiful mineral, called Derbyshire spar, from which vases and chimney ornaments are formed, is obtained here.
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