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SONGS OF THE SOUL

IN STILLNESS DARK

Hark!In stillness dark,When noisy dreams have slept,The house is gone to rest,And busy lifeDoth cease from strife,—The soul in pity soft doth kissThe truant flesh to soothe, and speakWith mind-transcending graceIts soundless voice of peace.
Through transient fissures deepIn walls of sleepTake thou a gentle peep;Nor droop, nor stare,But watch with careThe sacred glare,Ablaze and clear,

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