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Show CH RISTM ASTIDE. (A. K. N. in Goodwin's Weekly.) Pass. we the nei-tared challso round. For it is Christmastide: Let friendship's stars be mirrored fail-On fail-On life's uncertain tide: Let love's soft, language, .spoken low, 'Be- balm for wrath or- pride; ., And laughter, mingle with the bells Tnat sing of Chi istmastide.. No alien soul shall enter here The tall andirons beside; . : AVhere hearts are all attuned to cheer With' friendship as the guide. Forget we now the fiery- words That sorrowing hearts, divide. And greeting send to absent love All radiant as a bride. ... And 'clasp her to your heart again.. For it'is Christmas-tide, - - i Pass we the nec tared chalice round For -it-is. Christ-m'asiide' - Let friendship's stars be mirrored fair On life's -une'ertain tide, ' Love's arol sing, with hearts that glow . ' In .Tcar old Chi istmastide. ; ' |
