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Again the pleasant shades of eve descend And counsel us to close this day's account. So let us go and homeward wend our steps; And as in countries far across the main The vesper-bell tolls through the mellow air Of eventide the thankful offerings Of dying day,—so we, our labors done, Our thoughts abstracted from our work's concern, Will let our joyful feelings' gratitude Ring through our hearts, while homeward we proceed. A sanctuary of God, but lately sprung