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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
ST. PAUL, by JOHN HENRY NEWMAN Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: I dream'd that, with a passionate complaint
Last Line: "then came a voice, -- ""st. Paul is at thy side."
Subject(s): Paul, Saint (1st Century); Saul Of Tarsus
First Line: I dream'd that, with a passionate complaint
Last Line: "then came a voice, -- ""st. Paul is at thy side."
Subject(s): Paul, Saint (1st Century); Saul Of Tarsus
I DREAM'D that, with a passionate complaint,
I wish'd me born amid God's deeds of might;
And envied those who had the presence bright
Of gifted Prophet and strong-hearted Saint,
Whom my heart loves, and Fancy strives to paint.
I turn'd, when straight a stranger met my sight,
Came as my guest, and did awhile unite
His lot with mine, and lived without restraint
Courteous he was, and grave, -- so meek in mien,
It seem'd untrue, or told a purpose weak
Yet, in the mood, he could with aptness speak,
Or with stern force, or show of feelings keen,
Marking deep craft, methought, or hidden pride: --
Then came a voice, -- "St. Paul is at thy side."
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