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Know, man hath all which Nature hath, but more, And in that more lie all his hopes of good.

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Matthew Arnold
Age: 65 †
Born: 1822
Born: December 24
Died: 1888
Died: April 15
Journalist
Literary Critic
Poet
School Inspector
University Teacher
Writer
Laleham
Surrey
Hath
Hopes
Mankind
Lying
Nature
Good
Men

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Now, the whole world hears Or shall hear,--surely shall hear, at the last, Though men delay, and doubt, and faint, and fail,-- That promise faithful:--Fear not, little flock! It is your Father's will and joy, to give To you, the Kingdom!
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Strew on her roses, roses, And never a spray of yew! In quiet she reposes Ah, would that I did too!
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