Poems (Curwen)/To Iris

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To "Iris."
PATRIOTIC SOCIETY.
"Iris," a noble task is thine,  What nobler mission can there be Than this—to foster in the young  The love of home, and loyalty?
Love for their country has inspired  Our noblest patriots to die; And England's future weal depends  Upon her children's loyalty.
Love is the key to England's power,  And her supremacy is sure So long as in her children's hearts  Both love and loyalty endure.
God bless thy task then, "Iris," dear,  And may thy patriotic band Become a pillar to uphold  The glory of our native land.
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