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Is the dear gown that's worn at home
Far from the world apart.—
No hollow words of flattery
Into the memory start:
The associations of this gown
Are true love from the heart.

The dearest treasures earth can give
Are associated here:
Soft, clinging arms and kisses sweet
Of little children dear,
And noble love, that glorifies,
And brings sweet heaven near.

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