Maiden, lovely, young and gay,
In the bloom of life’s young May!
Sweet perfumes are in the air;
Songs of gladness ev’rywhere!
Flowers are springing round thy way,
Lovely flowers, bright and gay:
Over head and all about
Rings one constant joyous shout!
Earth is carpeted with green,
Nature greets you as her queen.
Call the trees and flow’rs your own,
Each will bow before your throne.
While in youth’s enchanting maze,
Incline thy steps to wisdom’s ways!
Lead a quiet peaceful life;
Swiftly fly from noise and strife;
Own thy Lord before mankind;
‘Neath his banner you will find
More than all this world can give;
Contentment while on earth you live,
Nearer to your journey’s end,
All your aspirations tend:
May you end your days in peace;
Earthly ties in joy release;
Eternally thy joys increase;
That this may be thy joyous lot
Ever prays thy friend D. Scott.
(David John Scott)
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