For when the horse and ass begin to think and argue, adieu to riding and driving.
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For when the horse and ass begin to think and argue, adieu to riding and driving.
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Some pure ideal of a noble life That once seemed possible?
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Each man has some part to play.
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Be strong to hope, O Heart! Though day is bright,
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But still our place is kept, and it will wait, Ready for us to fill it, soon or late.
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I know too well the poison and the sting of things too sweet.
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With heaven’s light upon their wings:Every word has its own spirit
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Lead me, O Lord, till perfect Day shall shine through Peace to Light.
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One by one bright gifts from heaven Joys are sent thee here below
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I do not ask, O Lord, that life may be a pleasant road.
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Dreams grow holy put in action; work grows fair through starry dreaming,
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Do not look at life’s long sorrow; see how small each moment’s pain.
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See how time makes all grief decay.
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Be strong, O Heart of mine, Look towards the light!
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Half my life is full of sorrow, Half of joy, still fresh and new
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Kinds hearts are here; yet would the tenderest one Have limits to its mercy; God has none.
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