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TO A LIGHTHOUSE AT NIGHT,
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TO A LIGHTHOUSE AT NIGHT,
SEEN FROM THE SEA.
Spirit of Caledonia's rocky coast!Thy pale beam, glimmering like a star of night,
Looks o'er the sea a while: anon 'tis lost;
Then comes forth in a blaze of purest light,
Like a lost soul redeem'd: again it wanes:
But soon a blood-flame gleams upon the sight,
Like a thrall'd warrior bursting from his chains,
Stunning the world with wonder of his might.—
Bright beacon lamp! thou may'st be liken'd to
The Book of God—the beacon-light of Heaven:
Thou appear'st in different shades, yet all are true;
The Heavenly light is like thee in this, even:
Your ends are one—a blessed end! for both
Are lamps to light the nighted pilgrim's path.
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