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1852–1941

WHIRRING WHEELS

William Arthur Dunkerley

Lord, when on my bed I lie, Sleepless, unto Thee I'll cry; When my brain works overmuch, Stay the wheels with Thy soft touch.

Just a quiet thought of Thee, And of Thy sweet charity,— Just a little prayer, and then I will turn to sleep again.

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