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Show NEW S. WHITNEY Lines Composed in Honor of the First Child Born in Iron County. Brigham Young called for volunteers to build up another stake. And soon a company there was found who started from Salt Lake. 'Twas in the year of fifty-one, for well I do remember, We traveled many a long mile west in the stormy month, December. 1 We stopped upon a little croak, r.nd sat us down to 'est, When Geo. A. Smith stretched forth his j hand, that humble camp to bless. When in the morning he awoke to' look upon this barren land, Said he, a city here we'll build, and cull it Parowan. But there was one within that camp Who was filled with fear and dread, For where would she that stormy night rest her weary head? Had there been a manger near, where-1 in she could lie, Or a bed of hay on which to rest, She thought with a weary sigh. But there was no such luxury in all j the country 'round, So they placed her in a wagor.-box upon the frozen ground. 'Twas early one March morning - the sun not very high The camp was greatly startled to i hear a baby's cry. Soon they hurried to her bed to see the litlte scamp Ho being the first baby born in their little frontier camp. Many huvo been born since then, and up to manhood grew; Many now are getting old, but he is j always "NEW." I In l.oyhi.o.1 he passed his daya, 'till H manhood he did reach, HH And then went many miles away the HB Gospel true to preach. MJH Of that very wagon-box, so I have I heard it said, H They a homely coffin made to bury in HH Ami '.any of those who started 'tave laid their bodies down, H And are patiently waiting 'till they wear a shining crown. i Composed by William I). Hobbs, and slightly edited.) this we're truly glad. I The snows of eight und sixty yea HH huve aged you some, 'tis true, !Hk But still we know your heart is light SsflP and your name is ever "New." hHk |