Paul Verlaine Poems

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Dennis Johnson: What is the origin of the quotation:

Peddler of dream-stuff, piping an empty tune
Fisher of shadows, ploughman of the moon.

It is quoted in Robert W. Service's autobiography, and an inspiration for the book's title..

I've done various searches without success.

Thanks.

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Sinners, Obey The Gospel-Word!
 by Charles Wesley

Sinners, obey the gospel-word!
Haste to the supper of my Lord!
Be wise to know your gracious day;
All things are ready, come away!

Ready the Father is to own
And kiss his late-returning son;
Ready your loving Saviour stands,
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