For what is love itself, for the one we love best? An enfolding of immeasurable cares which yet are better than any joys outside our love.
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Death is the king of this world: 'Tis his park where he breeds life to feed him. Cries of pain are music for his banquet.
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We hand folks over to God's mercy, and show none ourselves.
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