Bird-Notes by Evelyn Douglas [i.e. J. E. Barlas] |
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Wisdom and Power. |
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31
XIV. Wisdom and Power.
We are wise, for we have known
Mutual love, the angels' feast.
What is there that is not shown
To that spirit whose wings have flown
Past the earth-cloud to Love's throne,
And burned incense t'ward the east,
At his altar a pure priest?
Mutual love, the angels' feast.
What is there that is not shown
To that spirit whose wings have flown
Past the earth-cloud to Love's throne,
And burned incense t'ward the east,
At his altar a pure priest?
We are calm, for we have found
Mutual love, the angel's quest,
Who are they sit robed and crowned
With a starry peace around?
Souls that suffered and are sound,
Love-completed, passion-blest
With the holiness of rest.
Mutual love, the angel's quest,
Who are they sit robed and crowned
With a starry peace around?
Souls that suffered and are sound,
Love-completed, passion-blest
With the holiness of rest.
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We are mighty, we have slain
Life and death, and hopes and fears;
We have known love, joy, and pain.
Whatsoe'er in its domain
The grim future holds, we reign
With our feet upon the years—
Though our crown be gemmed with tears.
Life and death, and hopes and fears;
We have known love, joy, and pain.
Whatsoe'er in its domain
The grim future holds, we reign
With our feet upon the years—
Though our crown be gemmed with tears.
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