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SONG OF THE HARPER by JOHANN WOLFGANG VON GOETHE

First Line: WHO NEVER ATE HIS BREAD IN TEARS
Last Line: FOR ALL SIN IS REVENGED ON EARTH.

Who never ate his bread in tears,
Who never through the mournful night
Sat weeping on his bed with fears--
He knows not, heavenly powers, your might!

You plunge him into life amain,
You lead him into sin from dearth,
Then leave the poor man to his pain--
For all sin is revenged on earth.



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