True or false, that never dies
ADELAIDE ANNE PROCTEROne by one the sands are flowing
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One by one bright gifts from heaven Joys are sent thee here below
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I was weary and ill at ease, and my fingers wandered idly over the noisy keys.
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Dreams grow holy put in action; work grows fair through starry dreaming,
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The stars can only shine In the dark night.
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Be strong, O Heart of mine, Look towards the light!
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See how time makes all grief decay.
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Some pure ideal of a noble life That once seemed possible?
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On her charm’d way But hasten to her task of beauty Scarcely yet begun.
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Lest the chain be broken Ere the pilgrimage be done.
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Do not look at life’s long sorrow; see how small each moment’s pain.
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With heaven’s light upon their wings:Every word has its own spirit
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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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I do not ask, O Lord, that life may be a pleasant road.
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Half my life is full of sorrow, Half of joy, still fresh and new
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The men are much alarmed by certain speculations about women; and well they may be
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