This truly beautiful composition is intended for concerts, and may also be introduced in "Absalom," between Nos. 25 and 27, and should be sung without accompaniment. It is set in the key of G in the orchestral parts, it should be sung when used in " Absalom."

FOR THE OPENING AND CLOSE OF MUSIC TEACHERS' CLASSES.-Chorus.

(The first two verses with chorus are intended for the opening of the class, and the last two verses with the chorus for the c.ose of the class.)

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Andante affetuoso.

THE SONG OF THE BEREAVED; OR, RESIGNATION.-Ballad.

Words and Music written expressly for this work, by 1. B. WOODBURY.

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O, soothe the broken-hearted
With balm of love divine;
And let the dear departed
For evermore be thine;
A gem-a priceless jewel,
Placed in my Saviour's crown,
"Twill blossom there in fragrance,
Safe from the world's cold frown;
"Twill blossom there in fragrance,
Safe from the world's cold frown.

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