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1862–1893

THE OUTCASTS

Francis William Lauderdale Adams

Here to the parks they come, The scourings of the town, Like weary wounded animals Seeking where to lie them down.

Brothers, let us take together An easeful period. There is worse than to be as we are — Cast out, not of men but of God!

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