That Eden of earth'''s sunrise cannot vie With Paradise beyond her sunset sky Hidden on high. Four rivers watered Eden in her bliss, But Paradise hath One which perfect is In sweetness. Eden had gold, but Paradise hath gold Like unto glass of splendours manifold Tongue hath not told. Eden had sun and moon to make her bright; But Paradise hath God and Lamb for light, And hath no night. Unspotted innocence was Eden'''s best; Great Paradise shows God'''s fulfilled behest, Triumph and rest. Hail, Eve and Adam, source of death and shame! New life has sprung from death, and Jesu'''s Name Clothes you with fame. Hail Adam, and hail Eve! your children rise And call you blessed, in their glad surmise Of Paradise. |