In this humanity,”
She said, “and many crucifixions on the hills,
Before we learn that where Christ trod
We all shall tread; and as he died to give
Himself to us, we too shall die—and live.”
“Though slowly knowledge comes, yet in the birth
Is joy,” said Celia, “joy
As well as pain:
The clear and clouded beauty of the earth.
.... This I forget in cities. For cities are a great