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I know this, for a very grievous throng,   Dark thoughts, low wishes, round my bosom cling,   And, underneath, the hidden holy spring Stagnates because of their enchantment strong.

From The poetical works of George MacDonald in two volumes — Volume 2 by MacDonald, George