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“Into the woods, my Master went, Clean forspent, forspent, Into the woods my Master came, Forspent with love and shame. But the olives they were not blind to Him, The little gray leaves were kind to Him: The thorn-tree had a mind to Him, When into the woods He came.”

Quote by Sidney Lanier

Book:Poems of Sidney Lanier

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Poems of Sidney Lanier

This book compiles a selection of poems written by Sidney Lanier, showcasing his contributions to American poetry. more

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Sidney Lanier was an American musician, writer, and poet. He is known for his unique musical style and contributions to musical theory. Born on February 3, 1842, he passed away on September 7, 1881. more

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