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THE PATH OF ROSES. Lies woman's mission; with unblenching brow To pass through scenes of horror and affright Where men grow sick and tremble: unto her All things are sanctified, for all are good. Nothing so mean, but shall deserve her care: Nothing so great, but she may bear her part. No life is vain: each hath his place assigned: Do thou thy task, and leave the rest to God." And there was silence, but the Lady made No answer, save one deeply-breathed "Amen."
 * And she arose, and in that darkening room

Stood lonely as a spirit of the night— Stood calm and fearless in the gathered night— And raised her eyes to heaven. There were tears Upon her face, but in her heart was peace, Peace that the world nor gives nor takes away!

April 10, 1856.

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