Author of The Autocrat of the Breakfast Table and the poems Old Ironsides and The Chambered Nautilus, among others. Printed hymn, 7 x 10, The hymn reads in part: “Lord, thou has led us as of old, Thine Arm led forth the chosen Race, Through Foes that raged, through floods that roll’d, To Canaan’s far off Dwelling-place.” Signed at the bottom in fountain pen by Holmes. Nicely double matted and framed with a seated portrait of Holmes, to an overall size of 17.5 x 14.5. In fine condition. R&R COA.