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On the Death of Mrs. Jessie Willis.

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After life's eventful mission,         In her truthfulness and worth,     Like a calm and gentle vision         She has passed away from earth.     Lovely she in frame and feature!         Blended purity and grace!--     The Creator in the creature         Glowed in her expressive face!     Angel of a nature human!         Essence of a celestial love!     Heart and soul of trusting woman,         Gone to her reward above!     Mourners, dry your tears of sorrow--         Read the golden promise o'er;     There will dawn a cheerful morrow         When we meet to part no more.

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