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Up-Hill

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Does the road wind up-hill all the way?         Yes, to the very end.     Will the day's journey take the whole long day?         From morn to night, my friend.     But is there for the night a resting-place?         A roof for when the slow dark hours begin.     May not the darkness hide it from my face?         You cannot miss that inn.     Shall I meet other wayfarers at night?         Those who have gone before.     Then must I knock, or call when just in sight?         They will not keep you standing at that door.     Shall I find comfort, travel-sore and weak?         Of labour you shall find the sum.     Will there be beds for me and all who seek?         Yea, beds for all who come.

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"Does the road wind up-hill all the way?..."

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