ELLERY CHANNING.

By Amos Bronson Alcott

Still held in sweet remembrance thou, my friend,

As when I knew thee in thy maiden prime;

Though later years to ripening graces lend

The graver traits, whilst we together climb

The pathway upward to those loftier heights,

’ Bove clouded prospects and familiar sights.

Thy gracious worth shines brightly in mine eyes,

Thy warm heart’ s labors, thy large liberal brain,

Ennobling studies, and broad charities,

Thou woman worthy of the coming age!

Whilst household duties thou dost well sustain,

Yet ampler service for thy sex presage;

Can aught from Memory’ s record e’ er erase

Thy cordial manners, and resplendent face?