Henry Charles Beeching, ed. (1859–1919). Lyra Sacra: A Book of Religious Verse. 1903.
By John Keble (17921866)Prevenient Grace
DRAW near as early as we may, | |
Grace, like an angel, goes before; | |
The stone is roll’d away, | |
We find an open door. | |
O wondrous chain! where aye entwine | 5 |
Our human wills, a tender thread, | |
With the strong will divine; | |
We run as we are led. | |
We, did I say? ’tis all Thine own, | |
Thou in the dark dost Mary guide; | 10 |
Thine angel moves the stone, | |
Love feels Thee at her side. | |