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SPIRIT OF SONG.
Thou speak'st of stars, like lovers' eyes,
That tremble with excess of light;
Tell us, what star of all the skies
Can set an honest purpose right;
What planet aid an upright mind;
And thou'lt do something for mankind.
That tremble with excess of light;
Tell us, what star of all the skies
Can set an honest purpose right;
What planet aid an upright mind;
And thou'lt do something for mankind.
Thou speak'st of magic tides that flow
Just as the moon is curv'd or round;
Tell us what tide of earth can show
Where simple Justice may be found?
The tide that leaves not Truth behind,
And thou'lt do something for mankind.
Just as the moon is curv'd or round;
Tell us what tide of earth can show
Where simple Justice may be found?
The tide that leaves not Truth behind,
And thou'lt do something for mankind.
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What fount will keep affection true,
What spell will rivet friendship fast?
What flower will blighted faith renew,
And keep hope blooming to the last?
Oh! teach the heart but these to find,
And prove an angel to mankind.
What spell will rivet friendship fast?
What flower will blighted faith renew,
And keep hope blooming to the last?
Oh! teach the heart but these to find,
And prove an angel to mankind.
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