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 (ÆT. 27-30)

[ small and much mutilated journal which begins here appears to belong to the Walden period (1845-47), but the entries are undated.]

What doth he ask?

Some worthy task,

Never to run

Till that be done,

That never done

Under the sun.

Here to begin

All things to win

By his endeavor

Forever and ever.

Happy and well

On this ground to dwell,

This soil subdue,

Plant, and renew.

By might and main

Health and strength gain,

So to give nerve