Detdiar sidj as efterluket wurden.
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In others' need, than in his own,
And oft admiring neighbors told,
How the boy's courage saved their fold.
But long ago this only son
A shepherd's for a sailor's life
Exchanged, and even years have flown,
Since hope and fear, in ceaseless strife.
Within the parent's heart have dwelt —
Ye know that grief who such have felt !
Once, only, tidings had been brought.
Tidings with hope and comfort fraught ;
The youth ' was soon to sail for home,
No more from the dear sod to roam.
Truth, charity, and peace were there.
The world without was cold and drear.'
But he comes not — the mother sleeps,
Weary with watching, in the grave.
Yet still the lonely father keeps
His eye upon the distant wave ;
