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1. The Glen Rose (continued)

   

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   it was a dismal sight,
   While one man on an oar
   for his life did dearly fight
   Hard hearted men I then replied
   Why did you pass then by
   When I loud to you for help did call
   to hear the drowning cry
   O! why not you your boat bring through,
   Those precious souls to save
   With pity they besought you
   to snatch them from the waves
   Those drowning men to mention
   I may feel well inclined
   But afeared of friends it might offend
   By calling them to mind.
   Before I do lay down my pen.
   There is one request I pray
   to pray for those poor souls
   who met with watery graves

   

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