John Masefield, Everlasting Mercy, Stanza 27
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The Lord who gave us Earth and Heaven Takes that as thanks for all He's given. The book he lent is given back All blotted red and smutted black.
— John Masefield on Lord
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "The Lord who gave us Earth and Heaven Takes that as thanks for all He's given. The book he lent is given back All blotted red and smutted black." in the context of "John Masefield, Everlasting Mercy, Stanza 27" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
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About John Masefield
John Edward Masefield, OM (1 June 1878 – 12 May 1967) was an English poet and writer; he was Poet Laureate from 1930 until his death.
About John Masefield
John Edward Masefield, OM (1 June 1878 – 12 May 1967) was an English poet and writer; he was Poet Laureate from 1930 until his death.
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