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MY FATHER'S BIBLE, by                     Poet's Biography
First Line: There is one book, far dearer than the rest
Last Line: And kiss its covers, too, when I'm alone.
Subject(s): Bible; Jews; Judaism


THERE is one book, far dearer than the rest,
Upon my treasured shelves: It is not bound
In costly skin or vellum, yet profound
Is the esteem and rev'rence in my breast,
As I now lift it from its wonted place,
To bless it first, and read it for a space:—
It gives me comfort now, though time was when
Fierce anguish smote my soul, as, all unseen,
The crumbled leaves I turned, and saw between
The crystal drops of sorrow once again
Which wrung my blessed father's spirit then;—
But now I read it, ever so serene,
And close the Bible gently, when I've done,
And kiss its covers, too, when I'm alone.





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