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1824–1905

HOPE DEFERRED.

George MacDonald

“Where is thy crown, O tree of Love? Flowers only bears thy root! Will never rain drop from above Divine enough for fruit?”

“I dwell in hope that gives good cheer, Twilight my darkest hour; For seest thou not that every year I break in better flower?”

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