TO ESTHER FIELD
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Esther, holy name and sweet, Smoothly runs on even feet, To the mild Acrostic bending; Hebrew recollections blending. Ever keep that Queen in view— Royal namesake—bold, and true!
Firm she stood in evil times, In the face of Haman's crimes.— Ev'n as She, do Thou possess Loftiest virtue in the dress, Dear F——, of native loveliness.