Quote #4

Far from mortal cares retreating, Sordid hopes and vain desires, Here, our willing footsteps meeting, Every heart to heaven aspires.

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  4. Who ran to help me when I fell, And would some pretty story tell, Or kiss the place to make it well? My mother.
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