Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, HEAVEN, by MARY WINTER WERE


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HEAVEN, by                    
First Line: Heaven shines over the mountains
Last Line: And sweet is our daily bread.
Subject(s): Heaven; Jesus Christ; Paradise


Heaven shines over the mountains,
Earth with its glory pales;
Love is of love begotten—
And sweet is the print of the Nails.

He came through the fragrant morning,
Treading the day new-born.
Light is of Light begotten—
And sweet is the mark of the Thorn.

Down He came to the city,
To the city tortured and drear.
Peace is of Peace begotten—
And deep is the Wound of the Spear ...

Of Nails and Spear and Thorn-wood
Are a Shield and a Shelter made.
Home is of Home begotten—
And for all is a Table laid.

Heaven shines over the city,
Blood is the Vintage shed;
Life is of Life begotten
And sweet is Our Daily Bread.





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