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Henry Van Dyke - America`s ProsperityHenry Van Dyke - America`s Prosperity
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They tell me thou art rich, my country: gold     In glittering flood has poured into thy chest;     Thy flocks and herds increase, thy barns are pressed With harvest, and thy stores can hardly hold Their merchandise; unending trains are rolled     Along thy network rails of East and West;     Thy factories and forges never rest; Thou art enriched in all things bought and sold! But dost thou prosper? Better news I crave.     O dearest country, is it well with thee     Indeed, and is thy soul in health? A nobler people, hearts more wisely brave,     And thoughts that lift men up and make them free,—          These are prosperity and vital wealth!
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