I KNOW not what this world would be (Not even by analogy) If love were banished for a time To other realm, or other clime; But no, it is not bound by space, But with illimitable grace Glides through all worlds, and lives in all, All hearts and souls it does enthral; Some, where the spirit seldom dwelt 'Tis not quite banished or forgot; It were indeed a dreary spot Without one single ray of love, That heavenly blessing from above For what were virtue, goodness, truth Without the light of love? in sooth They would not be—they could not last Without this heavenly antepast; This foretaste of celestial love Vicegerent here, but crowned above. Oh! love, thou pure and holy thing, What are the blessings thou dost bring? Nay, rather, what is happiness But love in some new guise or dress? Even from birth 'tis love that fills Each avenue of soul—instils Its spiritual influence And makes us all love excellence, Whatever bears the noble stamp Of great and good; 'tis this pure lamp Which lights our path and gives us hope, Extends our views to higher scope. We love to read, to hear, to earn, And why? because our spirits burn. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...THE WORLD AS WILL AND REPRESENTATION' by HAYDEN CARRUTH JOURNEY TO A KNOWN PLACE by HAYDEN CARRUTH SMALL COUNTRIES by JAMES GALVIN SEPARATION by GEORGIA DOUGLAS JOHNSON SOLDIER by GEORGIA DOUGLAS JOHNSON IN WALKED BUD WITH A PALETTE by CLARENCE MAJOR STUDY FOR A GEOGRAPHICAL TRAIL; 3. WASHINGTON, D.C. by CLARENCE MAJOR |