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WRONG SERAPH AND RIGHT BIRD by JEAN INGELOW

Poet Analysis

First Line: FAR BETTER IN ITS PLACE THE LOWLIEST BIRD
Subject(s): BIRDS;
Far better in its place the lowliest bird
Should sing aright to Him the lowliest song,
Than that a seraph strayed should take the word
And sing His glory wrong.


Friend, it is time to work. I say to thee,
Thou dost all earthly good by much excel;
Thou and God's blessing are enough for me:
My work, my work - farewell!



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