II.

"A wise son maketh a glad father; but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother."--PROVERBS x, _v._ 1.

Be wise, my son, as o'er the earth Thou walk'st in search of wealth or fame; Return her love who gave thee birth-- His, who thy youthful guide became. That mother's heart must cease to beat; That father's voice must cease to guide; Oh! then what recollections sweet Will cheer thy life's dark eventide.