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THE LUTE.


I heard it, at the evening's close,
    Upon my native shore;
It was a favourite song with those
    Whom I shall see no more.

How many worldly thoughts and cares
    Have melted at the strain!
‘Tis fraught with early hopes and prayers—
    Oh, sing that song again!



Drawn by H. Liverseege Engraved by S. Sangster