Henry Clay Work image
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Born in October 1, 1832 / Died in June 8, 1884 / United States / English

Poems by Henry Clay Work

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Lilly-Willy-Woken

...  And whipp'd him till his stubborn will ...

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Wake Nicodemus!

... Yet his great heart with kindness was filled to the brim - ...

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Pity Me, Loo!

... There are homes most charming-there are warmhearted friends ...

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Joy in Heaven

... "Unfold the gates! - with gladness come before us, ...

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When the Evening Star Went Down

... Yet darkness and cloud will long enshroud ...

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Ring the Bell, Watchman!

... Shout, shout! my brothers, for "all, all is well!" ...

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There Is a River We All Must Cross

... These shall land safely in Eden's bow'rs, ...

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Watching For Pa

... Gaily they rush through the lighted hall - ...

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Farewell, My Loved One!

... Then, though bitter tears will still be flowing, ...

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Lost on the Lady Elgin

... Little thought we, 'ere morning, ...

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Sequel to Grandfather's Clock

... There are strangers in charge, and the change they have wrought- ...

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Georgie Sails To-Morrow!

... But times will change! and now there comes a sorrow, ...

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Our Captain's Last Words

... Strangers caught his parting breath, ...

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Beautiful Rose

... Clerks from the city, plowmen from the field, ...

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Babylon Is Fallen!

... Come to jine an' fight for Uncle Sam, ...