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CONSOLATION by JOHN BANISTER TABB

First Line: HENCEFORTH ALONE TO BEAR
Last Line: WHICH NOW IS FREE.

Henceforth alone to bear
The cross thou canst not share
Is sweet to me;
For 'twas the heavier part
That lay upon thy heart
Which now is free.



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