O, that the Lord would hear <br />Our supplicating cry; <br />In our behalf appear, <br />A Saviour ever nigh; <br />And shine in every woman's heart, <br />That she may take an active part. <br /> <br /> <br />Let Sarahs now arise, <br />And Miriams all come forth; <br />With Hannahs truly wise, <br />To prove their genuine worth. <br />No power like theirs-save that above, <br />To teach sobriety and love. <br /> <br /> <br />Marys and Marthas join, <br />Ye vessels of his grace, <br />Counsel with love combine, <br />To save our sinking race; <br />And bid them of strong drinks beware, <br />That they may shun the tempter's snare. <br /> <br /> <br />Come all ye lovely train, <br />Those nobler powers display; <br />Nor shall you plead in vain, <br />But win the well fought day. <br />Mothers and maidens then will sing, <br />And earth with hallelujahs ring. <br /> <br /> <br />Each house shall then become <br />A paradise below; <br />And all enjoy a home, <br />Where sweetest pleasures flow: <br />Pure temp'rance through our land will shine, <br />And prove your labors are divine.<br /><br />John Pierpont<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/female-aid-solicited/
