THOUGHTS FOR ALL CONTEMPLATING MATRIMONY. (The Building of a Home.)
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The strongest joy of all instinctive human joys Is embodied in the building of a home Where every thought of the inner soul employs, Animates the intellects beneath its dome; Where the child life gardens are sheltered from the winds, And storms of life by loving unselfish care, Blooming forth in beauty, bright symbols of the minds, United devoted to their treasures there. Like the crimson sunset or burning rubies red, Blending together into one perfect light, When the sun of past strength, and cherished youth are dead And the silv’ry moon of beauty shines far less bright, Like the valiant stars our treasures will remain Sparkling and bright with love’s most radiant hue, Guiding us on and on o’er the watery main, Through the twilight shadows tender and true.