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MAXIMUS POEM by Adelaide Anne Procter Poetry from Legends and Lyrics Second Series. ADELAIDE ANNE PROCTER VERSE: MAXIMUS POEM Many, if God should make them kings, Might not disgrace the throne He gave; How few who could as well fulfil The holier office of a slave. I hold him great who, for Love’s sake Can […]

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OPTIMUS POEM by Adelaide Anne Procter Poetry from Legends and Lyrics Second Series. ADELAIDE ANNE PROCTER VERSE: OPTIMUS POEM There is a deep and subtle snare Whose sure temptation hardly fails, Which, just because it looks so fair, Only a noble heart assails. So all the more we need be strong Against this false and […]

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A LOST CHORD POEM by Adelaide Anne Procter Poetry from Legends and Lyrics Second Series. ADELAIDE ANNE PROCTER VERSE: A LOST CHORD POEM Seated one day at the Organ, I was weary and ill at ease, And my fingers wandered idly Over the noisy keys. I do not know what I was playing, Or what […]

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TOO LATE POEM by Adelaide Anne Procter Poetry from Legends and Lyrics Second Series. ADELAIDE ANNE PROCTER VERSE: TOO LATE POEM Hush! speak low; tread softly; Draw the sheet aside;— Yes, she does look peaceful; With that smile she died. Yet stern want and sorrow Even now you trace On the wan, worn features Of […]

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The Requital Poem by Adelaide Anne Procter Poetry from Legends and Lyrics Second Series. Adelaide Anne Procter Verse: The Requital Poem Loud roared the Tempest, Fast fell the sleet; A little Child Angel Passed down the street, With trailing pinions, And weary feet. The moon was hidden; No stars were bright; So she could not […]

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RETURNED—”MISSING” (FIVE YEARS AFTER) POEM by Adelaide Anne Procter Poetry from Legends and Lyrics Second Series. ADELAIDE ANNE PROCTER VERSE: RETURNED—”MISSING” (FIVE YEARS AFTER) POEM Yes, I was sad and anxious, But now, dear, I am gay; I know that it is wisest To put all hope away:- Thank God that I have done so […]

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In the Wood Poem by Adelaide Anne Procter Poetry from Legends and Lyrics Second Series. Adelaide Anne Procter Verse: In the Wood Poem In the wood where shadows are deepest From the branches overhead, Where the wild wood-strawberries cluster And the softest moss is spread, I met to-day with a fairy, And I followed her […]

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TWO WORLDS POEM by Adelaide Anne Procter Poetry from Legends and Lyrics Second Series. ADELAIDE ANNE PROCTER VERSE: TWO WORLDS POEM God’s world is bathed in beauty, God’s world is steeped in light; It is the self-same glory That makes the day so bright, Which thrills the earth with music, Or hangs the stars in […]

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A NEW MOTHER POEM by Adelaide Anne Procter Poetry from Legends and Lyrics Second Series. ADELAIDE ANNE PROCTER VERSE: A NEW MOTHER POEM I was with my lady when she died: I it was who guided her weak hand For a blessing on each little head, Laid her baby by her on the bed, Heard […]

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GIVE PLACE POEM by Adelaide Anne Procter Poetry from Legends and Lyrics Second Series. ADELAIDE ANNE PROCTER VERSE: GIVE PLACE POEM Starry Crowns of Heaven Set in azure night! Linger yet a little Ere you hide your light:- —Nay; let Starlight fade away Heralding the day! Snowflakes pure and spotless, Still, oh, still remain, Binding […]

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MY WILL POEM by Adelaide Anne Procter Poetry from Legends and Lyrics Second Series. ADELAIDE ANNE PROCTER VERSE: MY WILL POEM Since I have no lands or houses, And no hoarded golden store, What can I leave those who love me When they see my face no more? Do not smile; I am not jesting, […]

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KING AND SLAVE POEM by Adelaide Anne Procter Poetry from Legends and Lyrics Second Series. ADELAIDE ANNE PROCTER VERSE: KING AND SLAVE POEM If in my soul, dear, An omen should dwell, Bidding me pause, ere I love thee too well; If the whole circle, Of noble and wise, With stern forebodings, Between us should […]

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