The Ocean. BY BERNARD BARTON. BEAUTIFUL, sublime and glorious ; Sun, and moon, and stars shine o'er thee, See thy surface ebb and flow; Yet attempt not to explore thee, In thy soundless depths below. Whether morning's splendours steep thee With the rainbow's glowing grace, Tempests rouse, or navies sweep thee, 'Tis but for a moment's space. Earth,―her valleys, and her mountains, Mortal man's behests obey: 80 SPEAK GENTLY. Thy unfathomable fountains Scoff his search, and scorn his sway. Speak Gently! BY D. BATES. SPEAK gently! It is better far Speak gently! Love doth whisper low The vows that true hearts bind; And gently Friendship's accents flow; Affection's voice is kind. SPEAK GENTLY. Speak gently to the little child; Teach it in accents soft and mild: Speak gently to the young, for they Pass through this life as best they may Speak gently to the aged one; Grieve not the care-worn heart: The sands of life are nearly run,— Let such in peace depart. Speak gently, kindly, to the poor; Speak gently to the erring-know, Speak gently!-He who gave his life 81 82 TIME TO ME THIS TRUTH HAS TAUGHT. When elements were in fierce strife, Speak gently!-'tis a little thing Cime to me this truth has taught. BY CHARLES SWAIN. TIME to me this truth has taught,— There's a time we should convey it ; If we've but a word to say, There's a time in which to say it. TIME TO ME THIS TRUTH HAS TAUGHT. 83 Touches on a cord so aching, Many a beauteous flower decays, Than from want of feeling. |