On the Death of Rev. Isaiah G. Degrasse
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Title
On the Death of Rev. Isaiah G. Degrasse
Description
Death triumphs and there's no defence,
The spirit leaves its clay, and journeys hence
To blissful immortality so sweet.
Here friends and kindred spirits meet,
'Tis human nature that compels a tear,
To part with one we love so dear.
We mourn not without consolation's prop,
Our loss his gain, his misery is stopt;
Indulge us when we longer dwell,
In praise of him we love so well.
The noblest eulogy would ill proclaim,
The lasting tribute due his name.
The spirit leaves its clay, and journeys hence
To blissful immortality so sweet.
Here friends and kindred spirits meet,
'Tis human nature that compels a tear,
To part with one we love so dear.
We mourn not without consolation's prop,
Our loss his gain, his misery is stopt;
Indulge us when we longer dwell,
In praise of him we love so well.
The noblest eulogy would ill proclaim,
The lasting tribute due his name.
Creator
J.M.
Source
New Series 2:9, p. 31
Date
1841.05.01
Collection
Citation
J.M., “On the Death of Rev. Isaiah G. Degrasse,” Periodical Poets, accessed May 6, 2024, https://periodicalpoets.com/items/show/411.
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