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I have seen A curious child, who dwelt upon a tract Of inland ground, applying to his ear The convolutions of a smooth-lipped shell, To which, in silence hushed, his very soul Listened intensely; and his countenance soon Brightened with joy, for from within were heard Murmurings, whereby the monitor expressed Mysterious union with his native sea.[480-2]

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So build we up the being that we are.

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One in whom persuasion and belief Had ripened into faith, and faith become A passionate intuition.

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Spires whose "silent finger points to heaven."[481-1]

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