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Henry Newbolt

Long ago to thee I gave
Body, soul, and all I have——
  Nothing in the world I keep:

All that in return I crave
Is that thou accept the slave
Long ago to thee I gave——
Body, soul, and all I have.

Had I more to share or save,
I would give as give the brave,
  Stooping not to part the heap;
Long ago to thee I gave
Body, soul, and all I have——
  Nothing in the world I keep.

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From Collected Poems 1897—1907

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