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MIDNIGHT, AND DAYBREAK: 2. DAYBREAK, by                     Poet's Biography
First Line: Once more I sought the casement. Lo! A ray
Last Line: "earth may be darkness -- heaven will give thee light."
Alternate Author Name(s): Lee, Alice; Bradley, Emily


Once more I sought the casement. Lo! a ray,
Faint and uncertain, struggled through the gloom,
And shed a misty twilight on the room;
Long watch'd-for herald of the coming day!
It brought a thrill of gladness to my breast.
With clasped hands, and streaming eyes, I pray'd,
Thanking my God for light though long delay'd --
And gentle calm stole o'er my wild unrest.
"Oh, soul!" I said, "thy boding murmurs cease;
Though sorrow bind thee as a funeral pall,
Thy Father's hand is guiding thee through all --
His love will bring a true and perfect peace.
Look upward once again, though drear the night;
Earth may be darkness -- Heaven will give thee light."





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