XIII

by Alfred, Lord Tennyson · (no date)
Published 01/07/1880
Part of The Dead Prophet

Noble and great—O ay—but then,

Tho' a prophet should have his due,

Was he noblier-fashion'd than other men?

Shall we see to it, I and you?

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