We Read and Dream

“DWELL here three sad sweet spirits : Perfume born
Of fading Rose-leaves, visions of The Thorn
Behind each Flower of Joy in Life’s Bouquet,
And one long Sigh we make too oft to scorn.

A HAIR perhaps divides the False and True;” ‘
Or False or True thy Verses, we this due
Of meed bestow on One most bitter-sweet :
We read . . . → Read More: We Read and Dream

Why Do I Dare Love All Mankind?

A PREACHER’S SOLILOQUY

WHAT wealth to earth our God hath given !
What growing increment for heaven!
Men, women, youth, and children small,
I thank the good God for you all!

Not always was it mine to give
Such high regard to all who live ;
Time was, I know, when I could go

Along the streets and scarcely see
The presences my God did . . . → Read More: Why Do I Dare Love All Mankind?

As to Miracles

Miracles!  Why should anybody stumble over them?  The world itself is a miracle.  It can be accounted for on no other basis.  The scientists have failed to create a world upon their own theories.  The coffers have been nonplused(1).  The creation of the world is a miracle of miracles.

It is not the province of tha daily . . . → Read More: As to Miracles