"If one word from my lips doth fall...?

Question

Nor is the earth the less or looseth aught,
for what so ever from one place doth fall
is with the tide unto another brought.
There is nothing lost, that may be found
if sought."

This is about all I can make out in the film "Sense and Sensibility," when Col. Brandon sits outside reading to the convalescent Maryanne, prior to his trip to order the piano.

Who knows the source of these lovely words so that I may have them in my life in their entirety?

I have challenged Bluedart, A.K.A. Mr. Smartie Pants, to come up with the right answer. Let's see how he does. If it's The Faerie Queene, I'll need more specifics. Can't wade through an epic poem right now!

High on Life:

Thanks for the suggestion but I've read the book many times. It's not in there.

Answer 1

I believe its from Spenser`s "The Faerie Queen"..hope this helps

Answer 2

If it's from the film, try the book. The movie was based on the book, after all

Answer 3

Just make sure that its the right word!...