Bees in Amber - A Little Book of Thoughtful Verse by John Oxenham
page 56 of 130 (43%)
page 56 of 130 (43%)
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Good Stepan Iline,--
The bells of good Stepan Iline! BOLT THAT DOOR! Each sin has its door of entrance. Keep--that--door--closed! Bolt it tight! Just outside, the wild beast crouches In the night. Pin the bolt with a prayer, God will fix it there. GIANT CIRCUMSTANCE Though every nerve be strained To fine accomplishment, Full oft the life fall spent Before the prize is gained. And, in our discontent At waste so evident, In doubt and vast discouragement |
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