Classic and Contemporary Poetry
HOLY SATURDAY (1), by JOHN BANISTER TABB Poet's Biography First Line: I came, o death, to conquer thee Last Line: And teach mankind thy charity. Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb Subject(s): Easter; Holidays; The Resurrection | ||||||||
I came, O Death, to conquer thee, And overcome the Grave; But thou wast tenderer to me Than those I sought to save. Henceforth in benediction be, And teach mankind thy charity. | 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 ANONYMOUS by JOHN BANISTER TABB |
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