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RESURRECTION FLOWER.

FROM a sainted maiden,
 From her bosom cold,
Came this lovely blossom
 Which I now behold;
Shrouded long in mystery
 Did its beauty glow,
Round the princely maiden
 Centuries ago.

Egypt's fairest daughter—
 Sure an angel's hand
Led her 'cross the water
 To the spirit-land;
Loving hands and gentle
 Embalmed her for the tomb,
Bade its germ to bourgeon,
 In ages after bloom.

Could the loved departed
 Reanimate that form,
Could the dews and sunshine
 Precious, genial, warm,