1. O tell me where the Dove has flown To build her downy nest, And I will rove this world all o'er, To win her to my breast, (Repeat previous line). | 2. I sought her in the groves of love, I knew her tender heart; But she had flown--the Dove of Peace Had felt a traitor's dart, (Repeat previous line). | 3. I sought her on the flowery lawn, Where pleasure holds her train; But fancy flies from flower to flower, So there I sought in vain, (Repeat previous line). | 4. 'Twas on Ambition's craggy hill, The Bird of Peace might stray; I sought her there, though vainly still, She never flew that way, (Repeat previous line). | 5. Faith smiled, and shed a silent tear, To see my search around, Then whispered "I will tell you where The Dove may yet be found, (Repeat previous line)." | 6. "By meek Religion's humble cot, She builds her downy nest; Go, seek that sweet secluded spot, And win her to your breast, (Repeat previous line)." | |