Day after day I sit and write, And thus the moments spend - The thought that occupies my mind, - Compose to please my friend. And then I think I will compose, And thus myself engage - To try to please young ladies' minds, Which are about my age. The greatest word that I can say, - I think to please, will be, To try and get your learning young, And write it back to me. But this is not the only thing That I can recommend; Religion is most needful for To make in us a friend. At thirteen years I found a hope, And did embrace the Lord; And since, I've found a blessing great, Within his holy word. Perchance that we may ne'er fulfill, The place of aged sires, But may it with God's holy will, Be ever our desires. |