"Ye are the Salt of the Earth. " |
768. C. M. Mrs. Barbauld. "Ye are the Salt of the Earth." 1 Salt of the earth! ye virtuous few Who season human kind; Light of the world! whose cheering ray Illumes the realms of mind. 2 Where misery spreads her deepest shade Your strong compassion glows; From your blest lips the balm proceeds That softens human woes. 3 Yours is the large expansive thought, The high heroic deed; Exile and chains to you are dear, To you 'tis sweet to bleed. 4 Proceed! your race of glory run, Your virtuous toils endure; You come commissioned from on high, And your reward is sure.
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