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was kindly donated by
Alison Shone, Great Britain
Words:
TO A DEAR
FRIEND
SWEET AND PEACEFUL
BE THY LIFE,
SERENE AS EVE OF
SUMMERS DAY,
UNTAINTED BY THE WORLDS
RUDE STRIFE,
CALMLY GLIDE ALONG
THE WAY,
THAT LEADS TO EVER -
- LASTING LIFE:
AND ENDS IN ONE
ETERNAL DAY.
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