By the Sea, and Other Verses — Jessica

A gentleman once wrote of Elizabeth Fry: "Her name has long been a word of beauty in our household."

Make thy name a word of beauty, Like the lily pure and fair, From its perfumed cup exhaling Sweetest fragrance on the air.

Make thy name a word of beauty Lustrous as the ocean pearl;

Constant in life's loving service, Guileless through youth's mazy whirl.

Make thy name a word of beauty, Radiant, steadfast, like a star;

Shedding from a glowing center Love's effulgence near and far.