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THE SANCTUARY, by                 Poet Analysis     Poet's Biography
First Line: If I could keep my innermost me
Last Line: I could look even at god with grave forgiving eyes.
Alternate Author Name(s): Filsinger, Ernest B., Mrs.


If I could keep my innermost Me
Fearless, aloof and free
Of the least breath of love or hate,
And not disconsolate
At the sick load of sorrow laid on men;
If I could keep a sanctuary there
Free even of prayer,
If I could do this, then,
With quiet candor as I grew more wise
I could look even at God with grave forgiving eyes.





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