Severe and saintly righteousness Composed the clear white b… - Charles Lamb

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Severe and saintly righteousness
Composed the clear white bridal dress;
Jesus, the Son of Heaven's high King Bought with his blood the marriage ring

Charles Lamb

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Charles Lamb (10 February 1775 – 27 December 1834) was an English essayist and poet, best known for his Essays of Elia and for the children's book Tales from Shakespeare, which he produced along with his sister, Mary Lamb.

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Pen Names: Elia

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