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1863–1894

HOPE DEFERRED

Robert Fuller Murray

When the weary night is fled, And the morning sky is red, Then my heart doth rise and say, ‘ Surely she will come to-day.’

In the golden blaze of noon, ‘ Surely she is coming soon.’ In the twilight,‘ Will she come?’ Then my heart with fear is dumb.

When the night wind in the trees Plays its mournful melodies, Then I know my trust is vain, And she will not come again.

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