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To thee the love of woman hath gone down; Dark flow thy tides o’er manhood’s noble head, O’er youth’s bright looks, and beauty’s flowery crown! Yet must thou hear a voice—Restore the dead! Earth shall reclaim her precious things from thee:— Restore the dead, thou sea!

To thee the love of woman hath gone down; Dark flow thy tides o’er manhood’s noble head, O’er youth’s bright looks, and beauty’s flowery crown! Yet must thou hear a voice—Restore the dead! Earth shall reclaim her precious things from thee:— Restore the dead, thou sea!
Mrs. Hemans (identity unresolved)

In print by 1888 AD · industrial

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Mrs. Hemans (identity unresolved)
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In print by 1888 AD · industrial
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A Cyclopædia of Sacred Poetical Quotations (catalogued1888) (1888 AD)

Page 525 · printed citation: Mrs. Hemans · subject: SEA

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