What sought they thus afar? Bright jewels of the mine, The wealth of seas, the spoils of war? They sought a faith's pure shrine. - Felicia Hemans

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What sought they thus afar?
Bright jewels of the mine,
The wealth of seas, the spoils of war?
They sought a faith's pure shrine.

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About Felicia Hemans

Felicia Dorothea Hemans (September 25, 1793 – May 16, 1835) was an English poet.

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Native Name: Felicia Dorothea Hemans
Alternative Names: Felicia Dorothea Browne Felicia Dorotea Hemans Mrs. Hemans Felicia (Dorothea) Hemans
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