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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
HYMN OF TRUST, by OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: O love divine, that stooped to share
Last Line: Living and dying, thou art near!
Subject(s): Prayer
First Line: O love divine, that stooped to share
Last Line: Living and dying, thou art near!
Subject(s): Prayer
O LOVE Divine, that stooped to share
Our sharpest pang, our bitterest tear,
On Thee we cast each earth-born care,
We smile at pain while Thou art near!
Tough long the weary way we tread,
And sorrow crown each lingering year,
No path we shun, no darkness dread,
Our hearts still whispering, Thou art near!
When drooping pleasure turns to grief,
And trembling faith is changed to fear,
The murmuring wind, the quivering leaf,
Shall softly tell us, Thou art near!
On Thee we fling our burdening woe,
O Love Divine, forever dear,
Content to suffer while we know,
Living and dying, Thou art near!
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