Helen Maria Williams - To James Forbes, Esq. lyrics

WHEN sever'd from this hostile shore, A weary captive now no more, Home, cherish'd home, shall glad your sight In blessedness of fresh delight; While love shall weave new spells around That spot of consecrated ground, Where sweet domestic joy imparts The charm that binds congenial hearts, And filial tenderness prepares A balm for all terrestrial cares:-- Forget not,--ah, forget not those Who sought to soothe the captive's woes! Exult, be happy, and be free, But give one pensive thought to me!