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Poem
March 3, 1859
American Lancaster Gazette
Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio
What is this article about?
A short moral reflection extolling the supreme value of innocence over earthly wealth and honors, emphasizing its peacefulness amid persecution and storms that trouble the guilty.
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Innocence, is a priceless gem. It is more valuable than all the gold, or ghostly pearls of earth. Kingdoms, principalities, nay all earthly honors and glory, would be a poor exchange for conscious innocence. It offends no one, has no enemies, is not scoffed at, stands in no man's way, and smiles at persecution.
The storms, which sometimes sweep away the guilty, begets no trepidation in the truly innocent. His bosom, is always tranquil, and his sea of life unrippled; and his end is peace.
HOMO.
The storms, which sometimes sweep away the guilty, begets no trepidation in the truly innocent. His bosom, is always tranquil, and his sea of life unrippled; and his end is peace.
HOMO.
What sub-type of article is it?
Epigram
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Innocence
Moral Value
Tranquility
Persecution
Guilt
What entities or persons were involved?
Homo.
Poem Details
Author
Homo.
Subject
On The Value Of Innocence
Key Lines
Innocence, Is A Priceless Gem. It Is More Valuable Than All The Gold, Or Ghostly Pearls Of Earth.
The Storms, Which Sometimes Sweep Away The Guilty, Begets No Trepidation In The Truly Innocent. His Bosom, Is Always Tranquil, And His Sea Of Life Unrippled; And His End Is Peace.