Had tasted of the breath of God again.

And having tasted it I speak of it,

And praise him telling how I trembled then

When his touch strengthened me, as now I sit

In wonder, reaching out beyond my ken,

Reaching to turn the day back, and my pen

Urging to tell a tale which told would seem

The witless phantasy of them that dream.

But O most blessèd truth, for truth thou art,

Abide thou with me till my life shall end.