Joy is like restless day; but peace divine like quiet night; Lead me, O Lord, till perfect Day shall shine through Peace to Light.
Adelaide Anne ProcterAbout author
- Author's profession: Poet
- Nationality: english
- Born: October 30, 1825
- Died: February 2, 1864
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