YES, if the intensities of hope and fear Attract us still, and passionate exercise Of lofty thoughts, the way before us lies Distinct with signs, through which in set career, As through a zodiac, moves the ritual year Of England's Church; stupendous mysteries! Which whoso travels in her bosom eyes, As he approaches them, with solemn cheer. Upon that circle traced from sacred story We only dare to cast a transient glance, Trusting in hope that Others may advance With mind intent upon the King of Glory, From his mild advent till his countenance Shall dissipate the seas and mountains hoary. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...THERE WILL BE STARS by SARA TEASDALE ONE WAY OF LOVE by ROBERT BROWNING ANTIQUITY OF FREEDOM by WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT TWO WITCHES: 2. THE PAUPER WITCH OF GRAFTON by ROBERT FROST HIS RETURN TO LONDON by ROBERT HERRICK THE NAME OF JESUS by JOHN NEWTON THE OLD HOKUM BUNCOMBE by ROBERT EMMET SHERWOOD AVE ATQUE VALE; IN MEMORY OF CHARLES BAUDELAIRE by ALGERNON CHARLES SWINBURNE |