Classic and Contemporary Poetry
A SILENCE AND A SONG, by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL Poet's Biography First Line: I am alone, dear master Last Line: My glorious lord and king. Subject(s): Worship | ||||||||
I AM alone, dear Master -- Alone in heart with Thee! Though merry faces round me And loving looks I see. There's a hush among the blithe ones, While a pleasant voice is heard, A truce to all the tournament Of flashing wit and word. And in that truce of silence I lay aside my lance, And through the light and music send One happy upward glance. I know not what the song may be, The words I cannot hear; 'Tis but a gentle melody, All simple, soft, and clear. But the sweetness and the quiet Have set my spirit free, And I turn in loving gladness, Dear Master, now to Thee. I know I love Thee better Than any earthly joy, For Thou hast given me the peace Which nothing can destroy. I know that Thou art nearer still Than all this merry throng, And sweeter is the thought of Thee Than any lovely song. Thou hast put gladness in my heart; Then well may I be glad! Without the secret of Thy love, I could not but be sad. I bless Thee for these pleasant hours With sunny-hearted friends, But more for this sweet moment's calm Thy loving-kindness sends. O Master, gracious Master, What will Thy presence be, If such a thrill of joy can crown One upward look to Thee? 'Tis ending now, that gentle song, And they will call for me; They know the music I love best, -- My song shall be for Thee! For Thee, who hast so loved us, And whom, not having seen, We love; on whom in all our joy, As in our grief, we lean. Be near me still, and tune my notes, And make them sweet and strong To waft Thy words to many a heart, Upon the wings of song. I know that all will listen, For my very heart shall sing, And it shall be Thy praise alone, My glorious Lord and King. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...COMPANIONSHIP by MALTBIE DAVENPORT BABCOCK FOR I WILL CONSIDER YOUR DOG MOLLY by DAVID LEHMAN RUSSIAN CATHEDRAL by CLAUDE MCKAY LITTLE WHITE CHURCH by MARILYN NELSON A STEEPLE ON THE HOUSE by ROBERT FROST MATE (1) by GEORGIA DOUGLAS JOHNSON ANSWER TO PRAYER by JAMES WELDON JOHNSON THE TEN COMMANDMENTS by GEORGE SANTAYANA CONSECRATION HYMN by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL I DID THIS FOR THEE! WHAT HAST THOU DONE FOR ME? by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL A BIRTHDAY GREETING TO MY FATHER, 1860 by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL |
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