Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, THE CHAPEL BELL, by ROWLAND EYLES EGERTON-WARBURTON


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First Line: Before my hall I stood; with sated eye
Last Line: Glory to god!—not all, not all is vain.
Alternate Author Name(s): Egerton-warburton, R. E.
Subject(s): Buildings & Builders; Churches; Vanity; Cathedrals


BEFORE my Hall I stood; with sated eye
And heavy heart, upon the pile I gaz'd,
Which care, and cost, and years of toil had rais'd,
From turrets' base to glittering vane on high.
Cold critics came, well pleased its faults to spy,
Those very faults which smooth-tongued flattery prais'd,
While country folk stood silent and amaz'd;
"All," my heart whisper'd, "all is vanity."
Hark! yonder bell bespeaks the hour of prayer,
Far down the vale its gentle echoes steal,
Bid youth from sport, and age from toil abstain;
Won by that sound, if but one sinner kneel
With humble heart and contrite spirit there—
Glory to God!—not all, not all is vain.





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