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Do not cheat thy heart, and tell her

Do not cheat thy heart, and tell her

Author: Adelaide Anne Procter
Published in 2 hymnals

Author: Adelaide Anne Procter

Not to be confused with Adelaide A. Pollard. Adelaide Anne Proctor was born in London, in 1825. Her father, Brian W. Proctor, is well known by his literary nom de guerre of Barry Cornwall. In 1853, Miss Proctor became a contributor to Dickens' "Household Words." Her reputation as a poet was secured by the publication of her first volume of "Legends and Lyrics," in 1858. A second volume was added in 1860. She also published other compositions in poetry and prose. She died in 1864. She was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. --Annotations of the Hymnal, Charles Hutchins, M.A. 1872.… Go to person page >

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First Line: Do not cheat thy heart, and tell her
Author: Adelaide Anne Procter
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

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Hymns of the Ages #d24

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The Churchman's Treasury of Song #180

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