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His heart is full of hope and home, Toil, travel, are no more; And he has happy hours to come Beside his father’s door.

Oh, charm of natural influence! But for thy lovely ties, Never might the world-wearied sense Above the present rise.

Blessed be thy magic every where, Oh Nature, gentle mother; How kindlier is for us thy care, Than ours is for each other.