ON SEEING AN AMIABLE WOMAN DISTRESSED IN MIND.
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Oh gracious God, her peace restore, And make her sufferings less; Let frenzied thoughts disturb no more, Or sorrow on her press.
Pour down thy blessings, on a mind Encompass’d round by grief; Let fortune smile and friends be kind, To nature grant relief.
’Twas pure affection caus’d her tears, And furrow’d beauty’s face; But thou can lull to rest her fears, By thy almighty grace.
May guardian angels plant their seat, Beside the lovely fair; While hope and comfort frequent meet, To keep her from despair.
Tranquillity thou dove-ey’d maid, A visit quickly pay; Of virtue’s self, be not afraid, Stay with her all the day.