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The bridal came. The holy vows were said. As on some April morn the changeful sky Lets fall, e'en through the sunshine, fitful showers, As each contending which the hour should rule; So on that day alternate smiles and tears On each face came and went. O Edward, thou Thy struggling heart in vain dost strive to still; Nor canst thou, Mary, when the sudden flood Of gushing tenderness o'erflows thy breast, Repress its heaving, or the quivering lip At once compose, or dry the moistened cheek. To-day a priceless jewel ye resign, That has adorned your casket, flashed for you! A heart that made sweet music in its beat Of harmony with yours; an eye whose glance, To you, like, light from heaven, bore only joy!