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LOVE DEFENDED.
Once I thought Love had wrought all the griefs that haunt me;
All the care and despair laid on me to daunt me;
All the fears, and the tears shed in life's long trial.
Now I know 'tis not so, and make bold denial.
All the care and despair laid on me to daunt me;
All the fears, and the tears shed in life's long trial.
Now I know 'tis not so, and make bold denial.
Love has giv'n hope of Heaven—found when grief oppressed me;
Thoughts that fired and inspired, purified and blessed me.
Light in rain—joy in pain—in all doubt, endeavour,
Come what will, Love shall still be my guide for ever!
Thoughts that fired and inspired, purified and blessed me.
Light in rain—joy in pain—in all doubt, endeavour,
Come what will, Love shall still be my guide for ever!
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