Bride (by: Henry Alford (1810-1871)) 'Rise,' said the Master, 'come unto the feast.' She heard the call and rose with willing feet; continue reading
Carol (by: Unknown) I sing of a maiden That is matchless; King of all kings To her son she chose. continue reading
Character Of A Happy Life (by: Sir Henry Wotton (1568 - 1639)) How happy is he born and taught That serveth not another's will; Whose armour is his honest thought, And simple truth his utmost skill! continue reading
Children Band,The (by: Sir Aubrey De Vere) All holy influences dwell within The breast of Childhood: instincts fresh from God Inspire it, ere the heart beneath the rod Of grief hath bled, or caught the plague of sin. continue reading
Church Music (by: George Herbert (1593 - 1633)) Sweetest of sweets, I thank you: when displeasure Did through my body wound my mind, You took me thence, and in your house of pleasure A dainty lodging me assigned. continue reading
Collar, The (by: George Herbert (1593 - 1633)) I struck the board, and cried "No more! I will abroad. What, shall I ever sigh and pine? My lines and life are free; free as the road, Loose as the wind, as large as store. continue reading
Epitaph On The Tombstone Of A Child (by: Arphra Behn (1640-1689)) This Little, Silent, Gloomy Monument, Contains all that was sweet and innocent ; The softest pratler that e'er found a Tongue, His Voice was Musick and his Words a Song ; continue reading
Excursion (by: D.H. Lawrence (1885 - 1930)) I wonder, can the night go by; Can this shot arrow of travel fly Shaft-golden with light, sheer into the sky Of a dawned to-morrow, Without ever sleep delivering us From each other, or loosing the dolorous Unfruitful sorrow! continue reading
