And blossom into hope—where angels come

On missioned wings from their far homes in heaven,

To chant their Eden songs.

I love thee not

With the wild, wayward love of earth, and yet

If worship be that deep idolatry

The heathen pays in homage to the sun,

Then I have worshiped thee, for I have bowed

In passions deep and holy hour to thee,

And at thy shrine of beauty offered up