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The poetical works of Henry Alford

Fifth edition, containing many pieces now first collected

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“Sweet Jesus hath broken the sepulchre,
And pours His golden grace,
Clothing the earth with the joy of birth,
In every fairest place:
His servant asked a token sure,
And a token sure is given;

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And He that lay in the garden-tomb
Is Lord of earth and heaven.”