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erence to his pious heart. Then bowed the holy man; his face he veiled Within his mantle-and in meekness owned The presence of his God, discerned not in The storm, the earthquake, or the mighty flame. 1825. The Vale of the Merrimac. There are streams which are famous in history's story, Whose names are familiar to pen and to tongue, Renowned in the records of love and of glory, Where knighthood has ridden and minstrels have sung:— Fair streams throa more populous regions are gliding, Tower, temple, and palace their borders adorning, With tall-masted ships on their broad bosoms riding, Their banners stretch'd out in the breezes of morning; And their vales may be lovely and pleasant—but never Was skiff ever wafted, or wav'd a white sail O'er a lovelier wave than my dear native river, Or brighter tides roll'd than in Merrimac's vale! And fair streams may glide where the climate is milder, Where winter ne'er gathers and spring ever blooms, And others may roll where the region is