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1852–1933

INSCRIPTION FOR A TOMB IN ENGLAND

Henry Van Dyke

Read here, O friend unknown, Our grief, of her bereft; Yet think not tears alone Within our hearts are left.

The gifts she came to give, Her heavenly love and cheer, Have made us glad to live And die without a fear.

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