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When a babe is uneasy and restless in bed,

"Child's cordial" will soothe it to sleep, it is said;

And ignorant people, who know not its harm,

Think this dangerous stuff has a powerful charm.

But one drop of such poison I never will give,

Because I would rather my darling should live;

And I know very well, if this cordial I try,

That baby will want more and more, till it die.

Tho' made with such art as to lull and give ease,

It lays the foundation for lasting disease;

No mother deserves a sweet babe for her prize,

Who would poison her infant, to silence its cries.

And a nurse who loves baby, or values her place,

Will ne'er use this drug; 'tis a sin and disgrace;

Well then, I will try with much patience and care,

To soothe my dear babe, or some food to prepare;