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OD gave all men all earth to love, But since our hearts are small,
Ordained for each one spot should prove Belovèd over all;
That, as He watched Creation’s birth, So we, in godlike mood,
May of our love create our earth And see that...

O, once, by Cuckmere Haven,
I heard a sailor sing Of shores beyond the sunset, And lands of lasting spring,
Of blue lagoons and palm trees And isles where all was young;
But this was ever the burden of ev'ry note he sung: "O, h...