FIDELITY.
The sunbeam in the hovel,
And in the Hall, are one,—
Each in his station faithful,
Until his task is done.
In soul and service, brothers,
To one blest birth-right born,
Nor chance nor change can sever
The children of the Morn.
Co-workers in one purpose,
Co-partners of one plan,
Each bears on stainless pinions,
The love of Heaven to man.
If true to God, what matters,
Where’er our work is done?
The sunbeam in the hovel,
And in the Hall, are one.
TRANSFIGURED!
(“The Word was made flesh.”)
Garment of Flesh, to thee was given
The virgin glow of sun and sod:—
Dawn-woven in the loom of Heaven,—
The last, the tenderest touch of God!
With human passion dear, divine,
Thou dost the deathless soul supply;
Altar and hearth alike are thine,
Sweet bridal of the earth and sky!
The glory of Eternity
Rests like a crown upon thy brow;
Celestial light o’ershadows thee:—
Blest mother of my Lord art thou!