Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, AS DOWN IN THE SUNLESS RETREATS, by THOMAS MOORE


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First Line: As down in the sunless retreats of the ocean
Last Line: The hope of my spirit turns trembling to thee!
Alternate Author Name(s): Little, Thomas
Subject(s): Religion; Theology


I.

As down in the sunless retreats of the ocean,
Sweet flowers are springing no mortal can see,
So, deep in my soul the still prayer of devotion,
Unheard by the world, rises silent to Thee;
My God! silent to Thee;
Pure, warm, silent to Thee. --
So, deep in my soul the still prayer of devotion,
Unheard by the world, rises silent to Thee!

II.

As still, to the Star of its Worship, though clouded,
The needle points faithfully o'er the dim sea,
So, dark as I roam, in this wintry world shrouded,
The hope of my spirit turns trembling to Thee;
My God! trembling to Thee;
True, fond, trembling to Thee! --
So, dark as I roam, in this wintry world shrouded,
The hope of my spirit turns trembling to Thee!





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