That souls once red with guilt and crime
May their crimson stains outgrow;
The scarlet spots upon their lives
Become whiter than driven snow.
TRANSCRIBER’S NOTES
| Page | Changed from | Changed to |
|---|---|---|
| [28] | The king’s degree hung like a gloomy pall | The king’s decree hung like a gloomy pall |
- Typos fixed; non-standard spelling and dialect retained.