The maid of Redenfayn, an allegory of two worlds, in three books: I The book of loves and dreams . Tlic Book of Rcl^cittaiicc and Joys. The chiefest jewel of his thought and outward form is but the moneys stamp,The inward substance makes it good or coins are purest gold and fullest of mans wortli his honor is the test. Falsehoods a plant that in a moment sprouts, Quickly matures, and blossoms in a day; Then turns to worthless stalks of ugliness. But truths a tree slow in development Yet lives for centuries; and when it blooms Angels rejoice, and men live on its fr
The maid of Redenfayn, an allegory of two worlds, in three books: I The book of loves and dreams . Tlic Book of Rcl^cittaiicc and Joys. The chiefest jewel of his thought and outward form is but the moneys stamp,The inward substance makes it good or coins are purest gold and fullest of mans wortli his honor is the test. Falsehoods a plant that in a moment sprouts, Quickly matures, and blossoms in a day; Then turns to worthless stalks of ugliness. But truths a tree slow in development Yet lives for centuries; and when it blooms Angels rejoice, and men live on its fruit. Ships must have rudders, charts and compasses. Wherewith to sail in safety oer the seas. And icebergs, shoals and hidden, rocks avoid : So man must ruddered be by honesty. Charted by rules that make for equity. And compassed by a conscience clear and strong. Or shipwreck suffer on lifes stormy sea. Each man. regardless of his parentage. At birth an angel and a devil holds Who fiercely struggle for his ownership: This angels cause the powers of Heaven espouse; This devils cause the powers of Hell support. Between, these two i
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