Why shrinks the soul Back on herself, and startles at destruction ? 'Tis the divinity that stirs within us; 'Tis Heaven itself that points out an hereafter, And intimates eternity to man. The American Farmer - Page 119by John S. Skinner - 1827Full view - About this book
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