  THE wind is like an armÈd foe, Drawn up to bar the way, The strong seas smite us blow on blow, The decks are lashed with spray; High-crested tower above the ship The waves with lips afoam, But welcome every plunge and dip Which brings us nearer home. The dear West beckons from afar With gold gleams in her eyes, The glinting stars familiar are High hung in clear cool skies; We send an answering smile for smile Up to the airy dome, And welcome every weary mile So it but bring us home. Sweet hope which lifts the dull, long hour And makes it light to bear, Sweet waiting welcome which has power To make the dark seem fair, Sweet hands held out across the sea To reach us where we roam,— We can bear hardest things since we Have turned our face toward home. |
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