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HEART-YEARNINGS.
I ask but for the gentle tone,
The tone to soothe and cheer;
That tone would such sweet music make,
No discord could I hear.

I ask but for the loving look,
The look that doth approve;
That look would nerve my soul to hear,
Recall me should I rove.

I ask but for the kindly smile,
The smile of trust and truth;
A smile like that on Moab's plains
Naomi gave to Ruth.

I ask but for the nameless forms
Which sympathy express,
Those sweet and tender ministries
That have such power to bless.