John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
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Robert Seymour Bridges. (1844–1930) (continued) |
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Scatter the clouds that hide The face of heaven, and show Where sweet peace doth abide, Where Truth and Beauty grow. |
Morning Hymn. |
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Behind the western bars The shrouded day retreats, And unperceived the stars Steal to their sovran seats. And whiter grows the foam, The small moon lightens more; And as I turn me home, My shadow walks before. |
The Clouds have left the Sky. |
John Henry Boner. (1845–1903) |
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Gather leaves and grasses, Love, to-day; For the Autumn passes Soon away. Chilling winds are blowing. It will soon be snowing. |
Gather Leaves and Grasses. |
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Ah, we fondly cherish Faded things That had better perish. Memory clings To each leaf it saves. Chilly winds are blowing. It will soon be snowing On our graves. |
Gather Leaves and Grasses. |
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“I love you because You’re a sweet little fool!” |
The sweet little Fool (The Sequel). |