Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, CHAMPIONS OF THE TRUTH, by JOHN KEBLE


Poetry Explorer

Classic and Contemporary Poetry

CHAMPIONS OF THE TRUTH, by                 Poet Analysis     Poet's Biography
First Line: Dull thunders moan around the temple rock
Last Line: And faltering tones of guilt mar the confessor's hymn.
Subject(s): Truth


DULL thunders moan around the Temple rock,
And deep in hollow caves, far underneath.
The lonely watchman feels the sullen shock,
His footsteps timing as the low winds breathe;
Hark! from the Shrine is ask'd, What steadfast heart
Dares in the storm go forth? Who takes the Almighty's part?
And with a bold gleam flush'd, full many a brow
Is raised to say, "Behold me, Lord, and send!"
But ere the words be breathed, some broken vow
Remember'd, ties the tongue; and sadly blend
With faith's pure incense, clouds of conscience dim,
And faltering tones of guilt mar the Confessor's hymn.






Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!


Other Poems of Interest...
Home: PoetryExplorer.net