ON HOPE.
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As lifc's still weary lingering way,


Dropping depression darkens DER,
And pensively from day to day,


We mourn the joys we know no more;--
Patience supports the sinking heart


To bear the pressing weight ofw wo,
whilst Hope rcsplendant rays impart,


To give the breast a pleasing glow!
Yet why should we the Turing charms believe
That yainly glisten only to deceived