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AVE, MATER—ATQUE VALE

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I am content—our life is but a trust
⁠From the great hand of God, and if I keep
The immortal Treasure clean of mortal rust
⁠Against His claim, 'tis well and let me sleep
Among the not dishonourable dust.

W. N. Hodgson.