Higginson and Bigelow, comps. American Sonnets. 1891.
The Poets PraiseHenry Hamilton (18401916)
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And lives with God in greater harmony;
With Nature rests in closer sympathy,
And draws her honey like the tireless bees.
Near to his soul; he hears the melody
Which rings through time and through eternity;
He knows the hopes and loves which always please.
And listen to the music of thy song,
Or reverent twine about thy brow the bays,
And to thy faithful worshipers belong;
For purest truth finds voice in thy sweet lays,
And perfect love which makes hearts glad and strong.