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GIVE PLACE.
Starry Crowns of Heaven
Set in azure night!
Linger yet a little
Ere you hide your light:—
—Nay; let Starlight fade away
Heralding the day!
Set in azure night!
Linger yet a little
Ere you hide your light:—
—Nay; let Starlight fade away
Heralding the day!
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Snowflakes pure and spotless,
Still, oh, still remain,
Binding dreary winter,
In your silver chain:—
—Nay; but melt at once and bring
Radiant sunny Spring!
Still, oh, still remain,
Binding dreary winter,
In your silver chain:—
—Nay; but melt at once and bring
Radiant sunny Spring!
Blossoms, gentle blossoms,
Do not wither yet;
Still for you the sun shines,
Still the dews are wet:—
—Nay; but fade and wither fast,
Fruit must come at last!
Do not wither yet;
Still for you the sun shines,
Still the dews are wet:—
—Nay; but fade and wither fast,
Fruit must come at last!
Joy, so true and tender,
Dare you not abide?
Will you spread your pinions,
Must you leave our side?
—Nay; an Angel's shining grace
Waits to fill your place!
Dare you not abide?
Will you spread your pinions,
Must you leave our side?
—Nay; an Angel's shining grace
Waits to fill your place!
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