Classic and Contemporary Poetry
APRIL, by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL Poet's Biography First Line: O the wealth of pearly blossom, o the woodlands emerald gleam Last Line: And your springtide path shall brighten to the perfect summer day! Subject(s): April; Easter; Holidays; The Resurrection | ||||||||
O THE wealth of pearly blossom, O the woodland's emerald gleam! O the welcome, welcome sunshine on the diamond-sparkling stream! O the carol from the hawthorn and the trill from dazzling blue! O the glory of the springtime, making all things bright and new! O the rosy eve's surrender To the Easter moonlight tender! O the early morning splendor, Fresh and fragrant, cool and clear, In the rising of the year! O the gladness of the children after all the dismal days, In the freedom and the beauty and the heart-rejoicing rays! Do we chill the gleeful spirit, check the pulses bounding fast, By the mournful doubt suggested: "Ah, but darling, will it last?" Though we know there may be tempests, and we know there will be showers, Yet we know they only hasten summer's richer crown of flowers. Blossom leads to golden fruitage, bursting bud to foliage soon; April's pleasant gleam shall strengthen to the glorious glow of June. April leads to joyous May-time, With its ever-lengthening daytime; This again to joyous haytime, When the harvest-home is near In the zenith of the year. So we only tell the children of the summer days in store, Of the treasures and the beauties that shall open more and more. So the silver carol rises, for the winter time is past! When the summer days are coming, need we ask if spring shall last? O the gladness of the spirit, when the true and only Light Pours in radiant resplendence, making all things new and bright! When the love of Jesus shineth in its overcoming power, When the secret sweet communion hallows every passing hour. O the calm and happy resting, Free from every fear molesting! O the Christ-victorious breasting Of the tempter's varied art, In the springtime of the heart! O the freedom and the fervor after all the faithless days! O the ever-new thanksgiving and the ever-flowing praise! Shall we tempt the gaze from Jesus, and a doubting shadow cast, Satan's own dark word suggesting by the whisper "if it last"? Though we know there must be trials and there will be tears below, Yet we know His glorious purpose, and His promises we know! Only ask -- "What saith the Master?" and believe His word alone, That "from glory unto glory" He shall lead, shall change His own. Ever more and more bestowing Love and joy in riper glowing, Faith increasing, graces growing -- Such His promises to you! He is faithful, He is true! Each Amen becomes an anthem, for we know He will fulfill All the purpose of His goodness, all the splendor of His will. Only trust the living Saviour, only trust Him all the way, And your springtide path shall brighten to the perfect summer day! | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...EASTER EVE by FRANCIS WILLIAM BOURDILLON EASTER SUNDAY by LUCILLE CLIFTON GOD SEND EASTER by LUCILLE CLIFTON NOT THE CUCKOLD'S DREAM; FOR SAM PEREIRA by NORMAN DUBIE EASTER HYMN by GEORGE SANTAYANA I DEFINE THE DARKNESS CORRECT: THE FESTIVAL OF THE FRERES LUMIERES by ELENI SIKELIANOS SPANISH EASTER: 1926 by CONRAD AIKEN 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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