STUNG with the sharp pang of that evil day, Too short occasion did all life afford, If anywise at last he should repay A white soul to the Lord. Thenceforth to labour, strong in stedfast zeal And faithful furtherance of a mighty plan, In noble language labour to reveal His Maker unto man: "I with great violence have entered in, Storm ye with force the golden gates of heaven: Oh freed from agony! oh safe from sin! I also am forgiven!" Therefore on many a coast his cry was heard, On many ears that earnest warning broke, Yea, with his utterance he strangely stirred The hearts of many folk: Fast chained he kept them in divine surprise, Deep things of God he wisely spake and well; Strange glory on his face, but in his eyes The memory of Hell. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...BALLADE OF WENCHES by FRANCOIS VILLON AUGURIES OF INNOCENCE by WILLIAM BLAKE A MAN'S REQUIREMENTS by ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING BARNEY'S INVITATION by PHILIP FRENEAU THE LAST LEAF by OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES |