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1861–1923

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Maurice Henry Hewlett

O failing heart, accept your part, And thank the Lord, Who bound Your labour daily to the mart, Your service to the ground!

Take to the mart your stricken heart, Tho’ the chaffer graze it; Shrink not altho’ the quick flesh smart — But meet pain and praise it!

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