Paeans

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Oh! I will hold fast to Joy! I will not let him depart - He shall close his beautiful rainbow wings And sing his song in my heart. And I will live with Delight! I will know what the children know When they dance along with the April wind To find where the catkins grow! I will dream the old, old dreams, And look for pixie and fay In shadowy woods - and out on the hills - As we did but yesterday. Love I will keep in my soul - Ay! even by lock and key! There is nothing to fear in all of the world If Love will but stay with me. No, I will not let Faith go! I will say with my latest breath - I know there's a new and radiant road On the other side of Death.

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