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A far greater warfare lies hidden under this assumed peace.
A far greater warfare lies hidden under this assumed peace.
Worship and birth to me are known
By look, by bearing, and by tone,
Not by furred read more
Worship and birth to me are known
By look, by bearing, and by tone,
Not by furred robe, or broidered zone.
One of Satan's shepherdesses caught
And meant to stamp him with her master's mark.
One of Satan's shepherdesses caught
And meant to stamp him with her master's mark.
The heart-sick faintness of the hope delayed!
The heart-sick faintness of the hope delayed!
Assaile who will, the valiant attends.
Assaile who will, the valiant attends.
Like a young eagle, who has lent his plume
To fledge the shaft by which he meets his doom,
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Like a young eagle, who has lent his plume
To fledge the shaft by which he meets his doom,
See their own feathers pluck'd, to wing the dart,
Which rank corruption destines for their heart!
The thorne comes forth with the point forwards.
The thorne comes forth with the point forwards.
But man, proud man,
Drest in a little brief authority,--
Plays such fantastic tricks before high heaven
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But man, proud man,
Drest in a little brief authority,--
Plays such fantastic tricks before high heaven
As make the angels weep.
Absence makes the heart grow fonder.
Absence makes the heart grow fonder.
