THE LIFE-BOAT.

Hark! an awful tempest Breaks upon the night.

Winds and waves are roaring: 'TSs a fearful sight! See the noble vessel, Wrecked upon the deep.

Many a heart is failing; Many an eye doth weep.

Helpless men and women— Hark! that anguish-cry! Shall we see them perish.

All unaided die? No! a shout of succour Rlngeth through the air; Hope again shall waken, 'Mid the dark despair.

See, the glorious Life-boat Bursts upon the view: Hasten to the rescue, Noble-hearted crew! Leave the sinking vessel; Dash the billows o'er, With your precious burden— They are safe on shore! Heaven shall speed the Lifeboat O'er the stormy wave, Human lives to rescue From the sailor's grave.

Christian men and women, Shall we plead in vain For the helpless victims On the fearful main ? Give of your abundance, Valued lives to save, From the sinking vessel— From the ocean grave!