And guidance have I sought in duteous love 10
From Wisdom’s heavenly Father. Hence hath flowed
Patience, with trust that, whatsoe’er the way
Each takes in this high matter, all may move
Cheered with the prospect of a brighter day.
1840.[209]
[209] In the editions of 1842, 1845, and 1850 the date “1840” follows this poem. It may have been written in that year.—Ed.
“MEN OF THE WESTERN WORLD! IN FATE’S DARK BOOK”
Published 1842
One of the “Sonnets dedicated to Liberty and Order.”—Ed.