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— Stephen Crane

I looked here;

I looked there;

Nowhere could I see my love.

And--this time--

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Upon My Dear and Loving Husband his Going into England Jan. 16

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Anne Bradstreet·1612–1672
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thou Most High who rulest allAnd hear'st the prayers of thine,O hearken, Lord, unto my suitAnd my petition sign. Into Thy everlasting arms Of mercyI commend Thy servant, Lord.Keep and preserve My husband,my dear friend. At Thy command, O Lord, he went,Nor nought could keep him back.Then let Thy promise joy his heart,O help and be not slack. Uphold my heart in Thee, O God.Thou art my strength and stay,Thou see'st how weak and frail I am,Hide not Thy face away. I in obedience to Thy willThou knowest did submit.It was my duty so to do;O Lord, accept of it. Unthankfulness for mercies pastImpute Thou not to me.O Lord, Thou know'st my weak desireWas to sing praise to Thee. Lord, be Thou pilot to the shipAnd send them prosperous gales.In storms and sickness, Lord, preserve.Thy goodness never fails. Unto Thy work he hath in handLord, grant Thou good successAnd favour in their eyes to whomHe shall make his address. Remember, Lord, Thy folk whom ThouTo wilderness hast brought;Let not Thine own inheritanceBe sold away for nought. But tokens of Thy favour give,With joy send back my dearThat I and all Thy servants mayRejoice with heavenly cheer. Lord, let my eyes see once againHim whom Thou gavest meThat we together may sing praiseForever unto Thee. And the remainder of our daysShall consecrated beWith an engaged heart to singAll praises unto Thee.
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