Rest our brave threescore.
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Mother Land ! this weary lifeWe led, we lead, is 'long of thee ; Thine the strong agony of strife,And thine the lonely sea. Thine the long decks all slaughter-sprent,
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— William Blake
Does the Eagle know what is in the pit?
Or wilt thou go ask the Mole:
Can Wisdom be put in a silver rod?
Or Love in a golden bowl?
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