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The Stone-Cutter
By Elisabeth, Queen of Roumania (Carmen Sylva) (18431916)
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Day out, day in, throughout the year,
In blazing heat and tempests drear;
God’s house we slowly heavenward rear—
We’ll never see it done!
The sun torments, the rain-drops prick,
Our eyes grow blind with dust so thick;
Our name in dust, too, fadeth quick—
No glory and no gain!
O blessed God on Heaven’s throne,
Dost thou take a care of every stone
And leave the toiling poor alone,
Whom no one looks upon?