... only to die. Strange that the spoiler should breathe on such freshness ! Strange that such beauty in darkness should lie ! Gently and quietly smooth down her pillow, Gather fresh roses to lay in her hand ; Soon will her happy soul, loosed and unfettered,... Rose Hamilton; Or, What it is to be a Christian - Page 791859 - 90 pagesFull view - About this book
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...; Soon will her happy soul, loosed and unfettered, Plume its white wing for the sweet spirit-land ! Dying in Childhood, in Peace, and in Beauty — Dying...not envy ? Who would not wish for an exit like thine ?" CARD. THE BROKEN BUD. Thy meek and quiet spirit dwells no more Where its sweet virtues made so much... | |
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