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Samuel Woodworth Quotes

How dear to this heart are the scenes of my childhood, When fond recollection presents them to view.

How dear to this heart are the scenes of my childhood, When fond recollection presents them to view.

Samuel Woodworth (1831). “Melodies, duets, trios, songs, and ballads, pastoral, amatory, sentimental, patriotic, religious, and miscellaneous. Together with metrical epistles, tales and recitations”, p.12

Then soon with the emblem of truth overflowing, And dripping with coolness, it rose from the well.

Samuel Woodworth (1831). “Melodies, duets, trios, songs, and ballads, pastoral, amatory, sentimental, patriotic, religious, and miscellaneous. Together with metrical epistles, tales and recitations”, p.12

The old oaken bucket, the iron-bound bucket, The moss-covered bucket, which hung in the well.

Samuel Woodworth (1861). “The poetical works of Samuel Woodworth”, p.31