His purposes will ripen fast, Unfolding every hour; The bud may have a bitter taste, But sweet will be the flower. (William Cowper)

His purposes will ripen fast, Unfolding every hour; The bud may have a bitter taste, But sweet will be the flower.

William Cowper

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