Steal to his presence now unseen so long,
And claim his mercy who hath dealt the wrong!
Within the aching depths of thy poor heart
Dive, as it were, even to the roots of pain
And wrench up thoughts that tear thy soul apart,
And burn like fire through thy bewildered brain.
Clothe them in passionate words of wild appeal
To teach thy fellow creatures how to feel.—
Pray, weep, exhaust thyself in maddening tears,—
Recall the hopes, the influences of years,—