Ah, why Should we, in the world's riper years, neglect God's ancient sanctuaries, and adore Only among the crowd and under roofs That our frail hands have raised
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The summer morn is bright and fresh, the birds are darting by As if they loved to breast the breeze that sweeps the cool clear sky.
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Pure was thy life its bloody closeHath placed thee with the sons of light,Among the noble host of thoseWho perished in the cause of Right.
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The victory of endurance born.
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But 'neath yon crimson tree Lover to listening maid might breathe his flame, Nor mark, within its roseate canopy, Her blush of maiden shame.
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Thou dost knowThe faults to which the young are ever proneThe will is quick to act, the judgment weak.
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