Some of the above Poems have already appeared in " House- HROUGH the blue and frosty heavens, Almost matched their gleaming light; While the winter snow was lying, And the winter winds were sighing, While from every tower and steeple, Many a one that night was merry Who had toiled through all the year. B That night saw old wrongs forgiven, Friends, long parted, reconciled; Voices all unused to laughter, Mournful eyes that rarely smiled, Trembling hearts that feared the morrow, From their anxious thoughts beguiled. Rich and poor felt love and blessing Joy and plenty in the cottage, Yet one house was dim and darkened: Silken curtains fell around him, Velvet carpets hushed the tread, Many costly toys were lying, All unheeded, by his bed; The skill of all that mighty City To save one little life was vain; So she knelt there still beside him, Suddenly an unseen Presence Checked those constant moaning cries, Stilled the little heart's quick fluttering, Raised those blue and wondering eyes, |