Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, ed. Poems of Places: An Anthology in 31 Volumes.
America: Vols. XXV–XXIX. 1876–79.
Mary Chilson
By George Bancroft Griffith (b. 1841)F
Rest warmest o’er her tranquil sleep;
Sweet exile! love enticed aways—
The first on Plymouth Rock to leap!
Among the timid flock she stood,
Rare figure near the May-Flower’s prow,
With heart of Christian fortitude,
And light heroic on her brow!
Forget the turmoil of the street;
Though loftier names are round her, lay
A wreath of flowers at Mary’s feet!
Though gallant Winslows slumber here,
E’en worthy Lady Andros too,
Her memory is still as dear,
And poets’ praise to Mary due.
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