FROM false assumption rose, and, fondly hailed By superstition, spread the Papal power; Yet do not deem the Autocracy prevailed Thus only, even in error's darkest hour. She daunts, forth-thundering from her spiritual tower, Brute rapine, or with gentle lure she tames. Justice and Peace through Her uphold their claims; And Chastity finds many a sheltering bower. Realm there is none that if controlled or swayed By her commands partakes not, in degree, Of good, o'er manners arts and arms, diffused: Yes, to thy domination, Roman See, Tho' miserably, oft monstrously, abused By blind ambition, be this tribute paid. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...SELF-REJECTED by JEAN STARR UNTERMEYER PINE-TREES AND THE SKY: EVENING by RUPERT BROOKE A WOMAN'S SHORTCOMINGS by ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING MAY AND DEATH by ROBERT BROWNING TACT by EDWIN ARLINGTON ROBINSON SEASIDE THOUGHTS by BERNARD BARTON |