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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE CROSS OF LIGHT, by METTA ELAINE WALSH
First Line: On the wooded heights of mount davidson
Last Line: "in the cross of christ I glory."
Subject(s): Cross, The
First Line: On the wooded heights of mount davidson
Last Line: "in the cross of christ I glory."
Subject(s): Cross, The
On the wooded heights of Mount Davidson,
Stands the beautiful Cross of Light.
Its arms are outstretched to enfold
Sad and discouraged men, and
To teach them to look up again.
Like a beacon, its light
Shines far out at sea,
Renewing the faith of the weary wanderer
Who, in seeing this transcendent vision
Is led by its glorious effulgence,
Back into the path of duty and of right,
And away from the idols
Before whom he may have bowed.
Its sacred story lies deep in the hearts
Of the faithful pilgrims
Who, as they journey on Easter morn
To the foot of the Cross, there
To kneel to worship and to exalt the
Risen King,
Uplift their voices in celestial ecstasy
And sing:
"In The Cross Of Christ I Glory."
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