Aldrich, Thomas Bailey, 1836-1907 · Boston, CT : Hall and Locke · leaf 201
my feet; I do not ask to seeThe distant scene, — one step enough for me. 1 was not ever thus, nor prayd that Thou Shouldst lead me on.I lovd to choose and see my path; but now Lead Thou me on !I lovd the garish day, and, spite of fears.Pride ruld my will: remember not past years. So long Thy power… … RALPH WALDO EMERSON , (180.3-1882.)
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