My Experiments in the Practice of Everyday Life

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“Give Me My Scallop-Shell of Quiet…”

Raleigh

Give me my scallop-shell of quiet,
My staff of faith to walk upon,
My scrip of joy, immortal diet,
My bottle of salvation,
My gown of glory, hope’s true gage;
And thus I’ll take my pilgrimage.
– Sir Walter Raleigh

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