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Great wonder is the human brain, / How it impressions doth retain, / Inscribed on it are autographs, / And there is also photographs.
And every hill and plain and nook, / It is deep graven in this book, / A great variety here belongs, / Snatches of sermons and of songs.
Here you'll find are numerous themes, / Both mighty thoughts and foolish dreams, / Here love and hope so bright and fair, / There hate and doubt and dark despair.
And here is too the bower of bliss, / Where youthful lovers first did kiss, / Here are memories of childhood / And of old ages thoughtful mood.
View well the whole, 'tis a strange sight, / Both of suffering and delight, / You see the parting with old friend, / And where new hearts with yours do blend.
Greatest blessing, hope of heaven, / For our comfort it is given, / Indented deep in mind of wise / Are glories of the heavenly prize.