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THE TEAR OF HEAVEN by ANONYMOUS

First Line: HEAVEN'S BLUE EYE TENDER A TEAR-DROP WEPT
Last Line: "MY PEARL, MY PEARL FORE'ER REMAIN'"
Subject(s): GRIEF;HEAVEN; SORROW;SADNESS;PARADISE;

Heaven's blue eye tender a tear-drop wept,
Which thought with the turbulent waves to be swept;
'Twas caught by a rosy-hued shell of the sea:
"Thou, from henceforth, my pearl shalt be."

"The waves shall never thy fears renew,
My love will carry thee safely through;
My joy, my pain, my sweet unrest,
O, heavenly dew-drop in my breast!"

"Grant, Heaven, a heart of purity,
To treasure this sweet gift from thee!
O, thou my joy! O, thou my pain!
My pearl, my pearl fore'er remain."



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