Water calmly flowing, Sun-light deeply glowing, Swans some river riding, That is gently gliding By the fresh green rushes; The sweet rose that blushes, Hyacinths whose dow'r Is both scent and flow'r, Skylark's soaring motion, Sun-rise from the ocean, Jewels that lie sparkling 'Neath the waters darkling, Sea-weed, coral, amber, Flow'rs that climb and clamber, Or more lowly flourish Where the earth may nourish; All these are beautiful, Of beauty Earth is full: -- Say, to our promised Heaven Can greater charms be given? Yes; for aye in Heav'n doth dwell Glowing, indestructible, What here below finds tainted birth In the corrupted sons of Earth; For, filling there and satisfying Man's soul unchanging and undying, Earth's fleeting joys and beauties far above, In Heaven is Love. |