"TELL me what hath water done?" "From highest mountains it hath run And found a way to distant seas, And all the time flowed on with ease, Welcome as those who love to please." "Say, what else hath water done?" "It hath soared up toward the sun And piled cloud-ranges in the air, Shaped city, ship or white steed there Forms that with happiest dreams compare." "What hath water done beside?" "Cleansed the hands we fain would hide, Made soiled faces fit to kiss; And water's crowning work it is When tear-washed hearts recapture bliss." |