“God, give us Peace! not such as lulls to sleep,
But sword on thigh and brow with purpose knit!”

The Washers of the Shroud, st. 20
Context: God, give us Peace! not such as lulls to sleep,
But sword on thigh and brow with purpose knit!
And let our Ship of State to harbor sweep,
Her ports all up, her battle lanterns lit,
And her leashed thunders gathering for their leap.

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American poet, critic, editor, and diplomat 1819–1891

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