Let clumps of earth, however glorified,
Roll round and round and still renew their cycle—
Man rushes like a winged Cherub through
The infinite space, and that which has been
Can therefore never be again——
1820. First published from an MS. in 1893.
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TO EDWARD IRVING
But you, honored Irving, are as little disposed as myself to favor such doctrine! [as that of Mant and D'Oyly on Infant Baptism].
Friend pure of heart and fervent! we have learnt
A different lore! We may not thus profane
The Idea and Name of Him whose Absolute Will
Is Reason—Truth Supreme!—Essential Order!
1824. First published in Aids to Reflection, 1825, p. 373. First collected 1893.
