The poetical works of Robert Stephen Hawker Edited from the original manuscripts and annotated copies together with a prefatory notice and bibliography by Alfred Wallis |
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Written in a copy of The Cornish Ballads, given to Mary, eldest daughter of the Rev. and Hon. Thomas Edwardes, on her ninth birthday, September 15, 1873.
In tones of earth, to breathe of heaven.
Hallowed by Her, the sinless Child,
The Maiden Mother, undefiled.
Oh! with her name, her nature take,
And keep thee pure, for Mary's sake.
1873.
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