THE WOMAN- THAT SHALL BE 361 which a lovely soul imparts, she will not be able to live without purifying something, neither can aught of loveli- ness which flows from her be lost or wasted. Her good deeds will not die, But like the sun and moon renew their light For ever, blessing those who look upon them. Her whole life and being will be placed upon the altar, and thus all that is lovely in spirit, graceful in action, tender in sympathy, pure in thought, delicate in sentiment, and lofty in self-denial will be consecrated to the service of fallen and suffering humanity. Then comes the statelier Eden back to men: Then reign the world's great bridals, chaste and calm . Then springs the crowning race of humankind. May these things be !
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