Love built this shrine; these hallowed walls uprose To give seclusion from the hurrying throng, From tumult of the street, complaint and wrong, From rivalry and strife, from taunt of foes— If foes thou hast. On silent feet come in, Bow low in penitence. Whoe'er thou art Thou, too, hast sinned. Uplift in prayer thy heart. Thy Father's Blessing waiteth. Read within This holy place, in pictured light portrayed, The characters of worthies who, from years Long past, still speak the message here displayed In universal language not to fade. Leave then thy burden, all thy cares and fears; Faith, hope, and love are thine, for thou hast prayed. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...MARCH by WILLIAM CARLOS WILLIAMS AMORETTI: 19 by EDMUND SPENSER A DEDICATION TO ATHENE by AULUS LICINIUS ARCHIAS BLACKMWORE MAIDENS by WILLIAM BARNES HYMN TO THE WINDS by JOACHIM DU BELLAY |