OH! hear a pensive captive's prayer, For liberty that sighs; And never let thine heart be shut Against the prisoner's cries. (Anna Letitia Barbauld)

OH! hear a pensive captive's prayer, For liberty that sighs; And never let thine heart be shut Against the prisoner's cries.

Anna Letitia Barbauld

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