I love the world and all therein: The painting, darkened souls who seek A brighter light, a sweeter hope, From those who drink the bubbling wine And eat the flesh of tender fowl; I love the pampered son af wealth, And pour on him my pity's oil, This world our God hath made for all, -- The East, the West, the black, the white, The rich, the poor, the wise, the dumb, -- And even beasts may share the fruit; No prison wall, but sunlight's glow, No rods of steel, but arms of love, For all that creep and walk and strive And wear upon their countenance Creation's mark, the kiss of God. |