The Rose Family - Song II

O lesson well and wisely

Stay with me to the last,

That all my life may better

For the trial that is past.

O vanity, mislead no more!

Sleep, like passions, long!

Wake, happy heart, and dance

To the music of my song!

O summer days, flit fast away,

And bring the blithesome

When we three wanderers shall

Safe in our household flower!

O dear mamma, lament no more!

Smile on us as we come,

Your grief has been our punishment,

Your love has led us home.