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Alfred Gurney
Alfred Gurney (1843–1898) was an English Anglican priest, writer, and hymn composer. He is known for his devotional and theological writings, as well as for his poetry. Among his notable works are "The Vision of the Eucharist" and "A Christmas Faggot." Gurney's writings often reflect his deep spirituality and his desire to explore themes of faith, love, and the mystical aspects of Christianity.
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YULE TIDE. TheRoyal Birthday dawns again,A stricken world to bless;And sufferers forget their pain,And mourners their distress. Love sings to-day; her eyes so fairWith happy tears are wet;She is too humble to despair,Too faithful to forget. Her voice is very soft and sweet,Her heart is brave and strong;Her vassal, I would fain repeatSome fragments of her song. A Birthday-song my heart would singIts...
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