Maternal Eden! Cradle of the night Before the hailed Aurora of the dawn Of present day. Thy roof revealed the light Of beck'ning stars, where many souls were drawn In inspirations of a worthy aim That marked the nucleus of a noble name. The poor and lowly trusted to thy care Found rugged strength and faith-inspired heart; Thou gav'st the whisper with thy simple fare That would not let the light of hope depart. The fragrance of their forest-scented dream Spoke ever of a human height supreme. Thy