Parting
Song. Senior Class, Female Seminary,
Fain
would we bribe thee, O Time, on the wing,
To
linger with us in the bloom of the Spring;
Linger
awhile from the toils and the snares, -
From
the conflict of life with its sadness and cares.
But
thou art remorseless, --on pinions of might
Thou
fliest, and we, too, must share in thy flight;
From
rose-tinted bowers where the festal wreathes sweep,
Thou
bearest us onward Life's vigils to keep.
Yes,
into the current with thee we must glide,
Not
knowing the sorrows or joys which betide;
But
though from youth's dreams of enchantment we part,
Leave
us, ah, leave us the youth of the heart!
And
oh, where Life's trials and sufferings press,
Still
there be our mission to comfort, and bless ;
From
our lips may the kind word never depart, -
Leave
us, yes, leave us the youth of the heart.
Elm
shadowed
Meadow,
and river, and rocks bold and free, -
How
shall we cherish the memory of thee,
Beautiful
Sisters
and friends, take our loving Farewell!
Ever
with you may God's kindest care dwell.
Time-honored
School! where sweet memories rest,
Parting we bless thee, -and mayst thou be blest.