Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, POTTER'S FIELD, by JOHN BANISTER TABB


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POTTER'S FIELD, by                     Poet's Biography
First Line: Twas purchased with his blood, this holy ground
Last Line: In all the world whereon to lay his head.
Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb
Subject(s): Cemeteries; Religion; Graveyards; Theology


'Twas purchased with His blood, this holy ground,
This place of refuge for the homeless dead;
While He, alas! no spot secluded found
In all the world whereon to lay His head.





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