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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE OLD YEAR'S BLESSING, by JOHN BANISTER TABB Poet's Biography
First Line: Like simeon of old
Last Line: In peace depart.
Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb
Subject(s): Time
First Line: Like simeon of old
Last Line: In peace depart.
Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb
Subject(s): Time
Like Simeon of old,
The new-born babe I hold
Upon my heart:
According to thy word,
Let now thy servant, Lord,
In peace depart.
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