AFTER midnight, in the dark The clock strikes one, New day has begun. Look up and hark! With singing heart forestall the carolling lark. After mid-day, in the light The clock strikes one, Day-fall has begun. Cast up, set right The day's account against the oncoming night. After noon and night, one day For ever one Ends not, once begun. Whither away, O brothers and O sisters? Pause and pray. |