For the Columbian Fountain.
CHARITY
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BY CHARLES HI. BRAINARD.
Bright charity smiling goes forth on her mis-


sion,


Arrayed IN the garments Of seraphs above,
BY God was impaired her blessed commission,
And stamped on her brow the fair impress Of


love.


Though dark be her pathway as onward she


presses,
To comfort the mourner and bid him rejoice,
She speeds on her errand of mercy, and blesses
Pale penury's child with her life giving voice.
Her visits bring peace to the weary and sigh
ing,
And Danish all traces OF sorrow and care,
She whispers of hope in the ear Of the dying,
And lights up smile on the brow of despair
To the mother bereaved, and burdened with


anguish,
She offers the aid love alone can impart,
In sorrow the mournerno longershall languish,
Her hand heals the wound grief hath made in
her heart
To woman-dear woman-hath charity given
Her sceptre of mercy, and banner Of peace,
She bids her press on in the pathway to Hea-
ven,


And man from the bondage of sin to release.
Well follow her footsteps where'er she may
lead us,
Her beautiful banner still waving above,
Our strength shall not fail while she utters


"God speed u.s."
And points to our motto "Truth, Friendship,


and Love-"


'Sung on the occasion Of banner presentation to
Hobah Lodge l. 0. O. F., by the ladies Of South
Boston, Mass.