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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
JOHN HENRY NEWMAN; AUGUST 11, 1890, by EDMUND WILLIAM GOSSE Poet's Biography
First Line: Peace to the virgin heart, the crystal brain!
Last Line: Peace for a saint at rest!
Subject(s): Newman, John Henry, Cardinal (1801-1890)
First Line: Peace to the virgin heart, the crystal brain!
Last Line: Peace for a saint at rest!
Subject(s): Newman, John Henry, Cardinal (1801-1890)
PEACE to the virgin heart, the crystal brain!
Truce for one hour thro' all the camps of thought!
Our subtlest mind hath rent the veil of pain,
Hath found the truth he sought.
Who knows what script those opening eyes have read?
If this set creed, or that, or none be best?
Let no strife jar above this snow-white head!
Peace for a saint at rest!
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