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They learn in suffering what they teach in song.

hast been where the rocks of coral grow, Thou hast fought with eddying waves;— Thy cheek is pale, and thy heart beats low, Thou searcher of ocean's caves!

Thou hast look'd on the gleaming wealth of old, And wrecks where the brave have striven; The deep is a strong and a fearful hold, But thou its bar hast riven!