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THE HEART'S CURE by ELLEN STURGIS HOOPER

First Line: HEART, HEART, LIE STILL!'
Last Line: "AND I AM STILL"" --"
Subject(s): TRANSCENDENTALISM;

"Heart, heart, lie still,
Life is fleeting fast,
Strife will soon be past," --

"I cannot lie still,
Beat strong I will" --


"Heart, heart, lie still,
Joy's but joy, and pain's but pain
Either, little loss or gain," --

"I cannot lie still,
Beat strong I will."

"Heart, heart, lie still,
Heaven is over all,
Rules this earthly ball," --

"I cannot lie still,
Beat strong I will" --

"Heart, heart, lie still --

"Heaven's sweet grace alone
Can keep in peace its own
Let that me fill
And I am still" --




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