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WOLFE OF THE KNOLL.

Nay, rather, that God's face may shine
On thee when thou shalt stand alone
For judgment at his awful throne —*
Oh, set thy Christian captives free,
And send them safely o'er the sea !
What Melleff 's hand for me hath wrought
This grace from thee hath nobly bought.
Grant but my prayer — duty and love
What else I cannot speak, shall prove !"

Again she swoons ! how like to death !
No fluttering throb, no faintest breath
That marble stirs ! Oh, was she taught
To live a true, great life for naught ?
For naught ! is this thy wisdom's reach ?
That lesson deeply learned, what more
Doth the immortal on the shore
Of time, which can no further teach ?

  * All shall appear at the judgment, and every man alone. Koran.