Poems (Helen Jenkins)/Lines

For works with similar titles, see Lines.
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LINES

Written to accompany a Christmas gift from Charlie Jerrard to his aunt Anna Russell.

In sweetest dreams oft comes to meA vision beautiful to see,—A shining, white-winged argosy,  With dear ones filled.
These radiant forms about me move;They bring me tokens of their love,—Rich jewels from the courts above,  Divinely fair.
A wondrous wealth of joy untold,Bright hopes and blessings manifold,More than my outstretched hands can hold,  My mother brings.
She bids me these rich treasures shareWith all the loved ones everywhere,Who give to me their loving care  And sympathy.
Can you not see her starry wings,And hear the jubilant song she sings?Rare messages of love she brings  To you and me.
O Father! kneeling at Thy feet,Make us like her as pure and sweet,With every grace of soul replete,—  As true to Thee.
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