Classic Poem

(The Myrick Type)

1.

On Springfield Mountain there did dwell
a likely youth 'twas known full well,
Left'ts Merrick's only Son,
A likely youth near twenty-one.

2.

One Friday Morning he did go
down to the Meadow for to mow;
Hee mowed around and he did feel
a poisoning Serpent at his heel.

3.

When he received this deadly wound
He dropped his Scythe upon the ground
and straight for Home was his intent,
calling aloud Still as he went.

4.

't was all around his voice was heard
but unto him no friend appeared;
They thought he did Some workman call
but Timothy alone must fall.

5.

At length his careful Father went
to seek his Son in discontent
and there his only Son he found
Dead as a Stone lay on the ground.

6.

't was the Seventh of August year 61
this fatal accident was done.
May this a warning be to all
to be prepared when God shall call.

7.

Who knows but that his blessed feet
are treading the Celestial Street,
the brightest Angels bowing round
Jehovah and his golden crown.