Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, BETHEL, by JOHN BANISTER TABB


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BETHEL, by                     Poet's Biography
First Line: A rugged stone
Last Line: A stepping-stone to god.
Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb
Variant Title(s): Beth-el
Subject(s): Worship


A rugged stone
For centuries neglected and alone,
Its destiny unknown.

The tides of Light
Sped o'er it, and the breakers of the night,
In alternating flight.

And it was wet
With twilight dew, the sacramental sweat
That mystic dreams beget.

Here Jacob lay
And saw the midnight vision drift away
Before the darker day.

Upon the sod
A pillow; and then, by countless angels trod,
A stepping-stone to God.





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