Marie Joussaye, The Songs that Quinte Sang — Unanswered Prayers (1895)
“ Ambition’s flame lies lifeless in my breast; Nor Love, nor Fame can make my heart rejoice— The only boon I ask of God is Rest. My prayer is yet unanswered, but I know That God knows best how much my heart can bear; When it hath borne the allotted share of woe I know that he will hearken to my prayer. ”
