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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
AD ASTRA: 74, by CHARLES WHITWORTH WYNNE
First Line: These are thy first-fruits, o philosophy!
Last Line: The key that shall unlock all worlds is love!
Alternate Author Name(s): Cayzer, Charles
Subject(s): Hearts; Love; Philosophy & Philosophers
First Line: These are thy first-fruits, o philosophy!
Last Line: The key that shall unlock all worlds is love!
Alternate Author Name(s): Cayzer, Charles
Subject(s): Hearts; Love; Philosophy & Philosophers
These are thy first-fruits, O Philosophy!—
To shun delight and spurn the threat of pain,
To let no fear perturb that Faculty
—The Will, that shall advance the way of men,
To hold all promptings of the heart as vain.
Symbol of Symbols! comes the Cross to prove
The key that shall unlock all worlds is Love!
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