Letter from Rachael Robinson, 15 November 1844
POETRY.
From the New York Prophet.
TO ELDER W. WOODRUFF.
RY RACHAEL ROBINSON.
Thou art welcome, O thou chosen,
As dew and sun to flowers,
Again in pure devotion,
Thy spirit kindles ours;
Sincere, unfeigned the greeting
Which hails thy kind return,
And at this happy meeting
Our joyous bosoms burn.
Thou art a faithful servant;
Yea, more: thou art a son.
With spirit pure and fervent,
Thou thy Savior's will hast done.
You have gone at his bidding
To fulfil his high behest,
And at his glorious wedding
Thou wilt be an honored guest.
Blest herald of salvation,
Bearer of joyful news
To every Gentile nation
And long rejected Jews.
We thank Him who hath sent thee
To proclaim His truth and love—
For the talents He hath lent thee,
Thou dost faithfully improve.
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