Faith and Unfaith, those two interpreters

That spell in diverse ways what God has writ

In symbols on the archway of the years.

Backward I swing for many feet to pass;

Some come in stormy haste, some grave and slow,

And all like windy shadows on the grass:

Beyond my pale I know not where they go.

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THE LIGHT CELESTIAL.

(Written on the ter-centenary of John Milton, December 9, 1908.)

Immortal singer, in whose glorious brain

Unearthly melodies were born to make

A nocturn for the blessed Master's sake,

I see thee pass through heaven's gates again;

I hear thee singing that majestic strain,

Which soothed the heart affliction could not break,

And proved the faith no worldly ills could shake;

And then I see thee join God's holy train,

But, wonder of all wonders! where the light

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