Festus, a poem [by P.J. Bailey]. By P.J. Bailey |
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... death's dark day begins , Which yet shall dawn . Each orb to its end forefixed Exists ; and earth , my creature , the elect Of worlds , ere all death stricken , but passed through fire , Renewed , made pur past primal innocence , Is ...
... death's dark day begins , Which yet shall dawn . Each orb to its end forefixed Exists ; and earth , my creature , the elect Of worlds , ere all death stricken , but passed through fire , Renewed , made pur past primal innocence , Is ...
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... death , The boundless all is driven , As clouds by wind . God . Can God refuse this angel's innocent prayer ? Fate learn to reconcile thyself with joy . Angel of Earth . God . Earth's prayer Woe , woe , at last in heaven ! Earth to death ...
... death , The boundless all is driven , As clouds by wind . God . Can God refuse this angel's innocent prayer ? Fate learn to reconcile thyself with joy . Angel of Earth . God . Earth's prayer Woe , woe , at last in heaven ! Earth to death ...
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... death should tear her from me . Profane defiance ' twas , ' gainst each . Here , last , Upon this breast , she swooned ; here , midst these arms ; Here , cloudlike , poured she forth her love which was Her life to freshen this parched ...
... death should tear her from me . Profane defiance ' twas , ' gainst each . Here , last , Upon this breast , she swooned ; here , midst these arms ; Here , cloudlike , poured she forth her love which was Her life to freshen this parched ...
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... Death is change . But spirit's return , allowed of heaven , is now To strengthen a fine but fainting faith , and show Such change for better . Soul reborn , we see , Stalls not in death ; but like the polar sun , One moment balanced on ...
... Death is change . But spirit's return , allowed of heaven , is now To strengthen a fine but fainting faith , and show Such change for better . Soul reborn , we see , Stalls not in death ; but like the polar sun , One moment balanced on ...
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... death ; The grave hath no pride , nor the rise - again . Let each one bring the bane whereof he died . Bring the man his , the maiden hers ! Oh ! half Mankind are murderers of themselves or souls . Yea , what is life but lingering ...
... death ; The grave hath no pride , nor the rise - again . Let each one bring the bane whereof he died . Bring the man his , the maiden hers ! Oh ! half Mankind are murderers of themselves or souls . Yea , what is life but lingering ...
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Page 58 - We live in deeds, not years; in thoughts, not breaths; In feelings, not in figures on a dial. We should count time by heart-throbs. He most lives Who thinks most — feels the noblest — acts the best.