Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 278
, Golden youth, O golden youth !The world is just a lovel)- toy, Golden youth, O golden youth !A magic harp by fairies strung,A glorious chime with silver tongue,The greatest glory ever sung,Golden youth, O golden youth! … Earth. Oh, hearts of golden childhood! Heartsof youth! Ever art thou most glorious, of a truth.Swift-passing youth, a treasure rich and rare.Of all the glorious gifts thou art most fair.Time. But stay! who comes? Some mighty po-tentate Alone could wear such robes of ro^•al state! (Enter Cold.)…
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