WHEN thou dost quit this mortal abode, Immortal spirit, beware thee Lest dangers seek to ensnare thee; Through death and night conducteth the road. The soldiers of God at the golden door Of the city of light are collected; Here actions and deeds are respected, Mere name and station avail no more. The pilgrim leaves at the portal behind His shoes so heavy and dusty; O enter with confidence trusty, Soft slippers, sweet music, and rest thou'lt find. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...LINES ON HEARING THE ORGAN by CHARLES STUART CALVERLEY SONNET: 3 by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE TO THE MOCKINGBIRD by RICHARD HENRY WILDE ODES: BOOK 1: ODE 12. TO SIR FRANCIS HENRY DRAKE, BARONET by MARK AKENSIDE THE SPIRIT IS TRUE by HARRY RANDOLPH BLYTHE THERE HE GOES by BERTON BRALEY |