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FERISHTAH'S FANCIES.
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Be loved and praised, thou kindly-hearted sageWhom Hudhud taught,—the gracious spirit-bird,—How to construct the pillar, teach the time!'So let us say—not 'Since we know, we love,'But rather 'Since we love, we know enough.'Perhaps the pillar by a spell controlledMushtari in his courses? Added graceSurely I count it that the sage devised,Beside celestial service, ministryTo all the land, by one sharp shade at noonFalling as I foresee. Once more, then, Friend—(What ever in those careless ears of thineWithal I needs must round thee)—knowledge doubtEven wherein it seems demonstrable!Love,―in the claim for love, that 's gratitude
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