Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, AND THE GREATNESS OF THESE --, by J. R. PERKINS


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AND THE GREATNESS OF THESE --, by                    
First Line: I have seen an old faith falter
Last Line: Rise up and smile and love again.
Subject(s): Religion; Theology


I have seen an old faith falter,
Spent upon some ancient altar,
Where fires have turned to ashes gray
For one who lost the narrow way;
But in spite of wind and rain
I have seen old love remain.

I have seen a great house fall,
Taking with it wealth and all—
Bringing low the proud of name,
Blotting beauty, slaying fame;
But I have seen them rise again
By love that never can be slain.

Yes, I have seen old love survive,
Taking the dead to make alive,
Opening the eyes of one so blind
That even darkness held the mind;—
I have seen love writhe in pain
Rise up and smile and love again.





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