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A Hidden Life and Other Poems
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Title: A Hidden Life and Other Poems
Author: George MacDonald
Release Date: January 2, 2004 [EBook #10578]
Language: English
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A HIDDEN LIFE
And Other Poems
GEORGE MAC DONALD
Author of
"Within and Without, a Dramatic Poem;" "David Elginbrod;" "Phantasies;" etc.
Ma poi ch' i' fui appiè d' un colle giunto, Là ove terminava quella valle, Che m' avea di paura il cuor compunto; Guarda' in alto, e vidi le sue spalle Vestite già de' raggi del pianeta, Che mena dritto altrui per ogni calle.
DELL' INFERNO, Cant. I.
1864.
To My Father.
I.
Take of the first fruits, Father, of thy care, Wrapped in the fresh leaves of my gratitude Late waked for early gifts ill understood; Claiming in all my harvests rightful share, Whether with song that mounts the joyful air I praise my God; or, in yet deeper mood, Sit dumb because I know a speechless good, Needing no voice, but all the soul for prayer. Thou hast been faithful to my highest need; And I, thy debtor, ever, evermore, Shall never feel the grateful burden sore. Yet most I thank thee, not for an