  O type of manhood, strong, serene, and chaste, Attuned to law of man as well as God, We hail thee as a guide, who, having trod With Christ the spirit-fields, in eager haste Makes glad return to give us blessed taste Of fruit there found. Through thee our feet are shod With gospel-peace, while thy imperial rod Becomes our need in times of drought or waste. How can we thank thee for thy helpful cheer, By daily doing penance without fear, Or resting satisfied in deeds of worth? O no! 'Tis when we breathe love's atmosphere, And live like thee the life of heavenly birth. Boston, 1890. |
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