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Edmund Clarence Stedman, ed. (1833–1908). An American Anthology, 1787–1900. 1900.

By Lizette WoodworthReese

1251 Immortality

BATTLES nor songs can from oblivion save,

But Fame upon a white deed loves to build:

From out that cup of water Sidney gave,

Not one drop has been spilled.