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THE STATUE OF ZWINGLIUS
ZURICH
Beneath the tower, where, sword upon his knee,
Sits the great Charles who laid the corner-stone,
Stands Zwinglius, but his soul is by the throne,
No need of sword or Bible now has he;
But those hawk eyes that, seeking light to see,
Saw God's Word opened, that deep voice, whose tone
Cheered men that climb the stairs of Heaven alone—
These knew not Death, or Death has set them free.
Sits the great Charles who laid the corner-stone,
Stands Zwinglius, but his soul is by the throne,
No need of sword or Bible now has he;
But those hawk eyes that, seeking light to see,
Saw God's Word opened, that deep voice, whose tone
Cheered men that climb the stairs of Heaven alone—
These knew not Death, or Death has set them free.
And here beneath his doctor's ample hood,
Stern mouth and prophet's memorable eye,
Strong foot so irresistibly set down,
Firm face, half-sweet for praise, for blame halffrown,
These pierce the heart of every passer-by,
And bid men stand for truth as Zwinglius stood.
Stern mouth and prophet's memorable eye,
Strong foot so irresistibly set down,
Firm face, half-sweet for praise, for blame halffrown,
These pierce the heart of every passer-by,
And bid men stand for truth as Zwinglius stood.
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