Thomas Edward Brown (1830–1897)

HAST thou a cunning instrument of play,

’Tis well; but see thou keep it bright,

And tuned to primal chords, so that it may

Be ready day and night.

For when He comes thou know’st not, who shall say:—

‘These virginals are apt’; and try a note,

And sit, and make sweet solace of delight,

That men shall stand to listen on the way,

And all the room with heavenly music float.