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From saint to saint the world around Celestial odours are diffused; Sweet thoughts are born on hallow’d ground, Where holy men have mused. And none can tell how many springs Flow to sustain one soul serene; But every hour some tribute brings From sources quiet and unseen. The loneliest pilgrim in the ways Is never in his prayers alone; But every one for thousands prays, And thousands pray for every one. We dwell with shadows round us here, And nought is bright but heaven above: When all our secret friends appear, How many shall we know and love! Yet, as we learn the mystery, Around One holy fount we fall, And, in the light eternal, see That God is all in all.
From saint to saint the world around Celestial odours are diffused; Sweet thoughts are born on hallow’d ground, Where holy men have mused. And none can tell how many springs Flow to sustain one soul serene; But every hour some tribute brings From sources quiet and unseen. The loneliest pilgrim in the ways Is never in his prayers alone; But every one for thousands prays, And thousands pray for every one. We dwell with shadows round us here, And nought is bright but heaven above: When all our secret friends appear, How many shall we know and love! Yet, as we learn the mystery, Around One holy fount we fall, And, in the light eternal, see That God is all in all.
In print by 1888 AD · industrial
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- In print by 1888 AD · industrial
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