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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
LAUGHTER, by JOHN BANISTER TABB Poet's Biography
First Line: When wrought of joy and innocence
Last Line: "his ""oil of gladness"" flows."
Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb
Subject(s): Death; Dead, The
First Line: When wrought of joy and innocence
Last Line: "his ""oil of gladness"" flows."
Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb
Subject(s): Death; Dead, The
When wrought of joy and innocence,
'Tis unto God it goes,
A fragrance of the olive whence
His "oil of gladness" flows.
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