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LVIII


Let thy strong spirit never fear,
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Nor in thy virgin soul be thou afraid.
The gods themselves and the almightier fates
Cannot avail to harm

With outward and misfortunate chance
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The radiant unshaken mind of him
Who at his being's centre will abide,
Secure from doubt and fear.

His wise and patient heart shall share
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The strong sweet loveliness of all things made
And the serenity of inward joy
Beyond the storm of tears.







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