Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, LOVE DIVINE, by ISABELLE NOYES


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LOVE DIVINE, by                    
First Line: God of our fathers, see the strife
Last Line: So shall his dream of love be mine!
Subject(s): Forgetfulness; God; Injustice


I

God of our fathers, see the strife—
The agony of men, the shame—
The hearts that struggle on for life—
The trembling lips that plead Thy name:—
Do Thou remember all and yet,
Let me forget—let me forget!

II

For others we have held the cross,
With strength we scarce could spare,
And labored on for gain or loss—
Not knowing which, just taking care:—
Dear God, remember this, and yet,
Let me forget—let me forget!

III

A burden rests upon the heart:—
And loyal ones know most of care;—
Injustice, friend from friend must part;—
That Gulf of Dives—Oh, beware
Lest God Himself forsake thee there!
And yet, and yet—let me forget!

IV

Lord God of Hosts, let me forget
The sword—the nails—the cup denied!
Let me behold the vision set
Before my face, Love Sanctified!
The vision Dante saw, divine—
So shall his dream of love be mine!





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