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Joy is like restless day but peace divine like quiet night Lead me, O Lord, till perfect Day shall shine through Peace t
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"Joy is like restless day; but peace divine like quiet night; Lead me, O Lord, till perfect Day shall shine through Peace to Light"

- Adelaide Anne Procter

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This quote speaks with the concept of happiness and peace being two various states of being. Happiness is compared to an uneasy day, suggesting that it is fleeting and ever-changing. Peace, on the other hand, is compared to a quiet night, recommending that it is a more steady and soothing state. The speaker is requesting assistance from the Lord to lead them to a perfect day, where peace will bring light. This could be analyzed as a plea for assistance to discover a sense of inner peace and contentment. The idea of a best day could be viewed as a metaphor for a life of happiness and peace, where one is able to find a balance between the 2. The quote is a tip that pleasure and peace are both crucial elements of life, and that it is possible to discover a balance between them.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by Adelaide Anne Procter between October 30, 1825 and February 2, 1864. He/she was a famous Poet from England. The author also have 6 other quotes.

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