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1830–1894

“A HELPMEET FOR HIM.”

Christina Georgina Rossetti

Woman was made for man's delight,— Charm, O woman! Be not afraid! His shadow by day, his moon by night, Woman was made.

Her strength with weakness is overlaid; Meek compliances veil her might; Him she stays, by whom she is stayed. World-wide champion of truth and right,

Hope in gloom, and in danger aid, Tender and faithful, ruddy and white, Woman was made.

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