He that hath found some fledged bird's nest may know At first sight if the bird be flown; But what fair well or grove he sings in now, That is to him unknown. And yet, as angels in some brighter dreams Call to the soul when man doth sleep, So some strange... The Prose Works of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow - Page 202by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow - 1861 - 580 pagesFull view - About this book
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...have entertained angels unawares. — HERREWS 13:2 utnd yet, as angels in some brighter dreams 'Sall to the soul when man doth sleep, So some strange thoughts transcend our wonted themes, Jind into glory peep, — HENRY VAUGHAN (Jutside the open window Xhe morning air is all awash with... | |
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...bird's nest, may know At first sight, if the bird be flown; But what fair well or grove he sings in now, That is to him unknown. And yet, as angels in...peep. If a star were confined into a tomb. Her captive flames must needs bum there; 30 But when the hand that lock'd her up, gives room, She'll shine through... | |
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