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You are old, Father William, the young man cried, The few locks which are left you are gray You are hale, Father William, a hearty old man,- Now tell me the reason I pray.
Robert Southey
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Robert Southey
Age: 68 †
Born: 1774
Born: August 12
Died: 1843
Died: March 21
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The pulpit is a clergyman's parade the parish is his field of active service.
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Ye who dwell at home, Ye do not know the terrors of the main.
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