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I am the laughter of the new-born child On whose soft-breathing sleep an angel smiled.

A man not perfect, but of heart so high, of such heroic rage, That even his hopes became a part of earth's eternal heritage.

Knights of the spirit; warriors in the cause Of justice absolute 'twixt man and man.

I am the spirit of the morning sea, I am the awakening and the glad surprise.

Give me a theme," the little poet cried, "And I will do my part," "'Tis not a theme you need," the world replied; "You need a heart.

Fra Lippo, we have learned from thee A lesson of humanity: To every mother's heart forlorn, In every house the Christ is born.

Against the darkness outer God's light his likeness takes, And he from the mighty doubter The great believer makes.

Better than honor and glory, and History's iron pen, Was the thought of duty done and the love of his fellow-men.

My name may have buoyancy enough to float upon the sea of time.