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OH, for the longed-for moment that might bring Thy soul in closer touch or tune with mine, And, in the fulness of its love, entwine Our hearts in one eternal praise; to sing Love’s pæan unto God! An angel’s wing Were better suited to thy form, to shine In Heaven’s brilliancy, and make divine That which thy soul upon this earth would fling. Whatever change of heart may come to thee, Thou fairest of earth’s flowers, my beloved, Think not to find me absent from thy side, In that blest hour, which I have prayed to see; Nor shrink, from fear that I may be removed From thy dear shrine, whatever may betide.