[Copyright Secured 15 October 1850;
Publication deposited same day]
"My Soul Within Me Panting" (18 Oct 1850)
Words by
J. N.
Composed for the
Piano Forte
and respectfully dedicated to
Mrs. J. H. Simmons
of Petersburg, Va.
by
C. L. Bartlett.

Baltimore: F. D. Benteen
New Orleans: W. T. Mayo
25 cts. net
Plate No. 1765
Engraver: Webb
[Source: 1850-481530@LoC]

1. My soul within me panting, 
Like a bird within its cage 
’Gainst its prison sadly beating, 
Fill’d with a noble rage.

2. Mysterious thing! what are thou? 
Thou tenant of my breast, 
Thou roamest through thy chambers, 
The ruler yet the guest.

3. I feel thy magic finger 
Laid on this heart of mine. 
A bubbling fount but gushing 
Of exstacy divine.

4. Oft a pleasant tune thou playest 
On the heart’s sweet lute of love. 
And music wings ascending 
My spirit soars above.