Poems from Eastern Sources: The Steadfast Prince; and Other Poems

by Richard Chenevix Trench

Then planted they the twig on Adam’s grave,

And it was tended still from son to son.

V.

It grew while Joseph in the dungeon lay,

It grew while Israel did in Egypt groan.

VI.

Sweet odours gave the blossoms of the tree,

When David harping sat upon his throne.

VII.