John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
Harriet Winslow Sewall 1819-1889 John Bartlett
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| Why thus longing, thus forever sighing For the far-off, unattained, and dim, While the beautiful all round thee lying Offers up its low, perpetual hymn? |
| Why thus longing? |
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| Poor indeed must thou be, if around thee Thou no ray of light and joy canst throw— |
| Why thus longing? |