I sought for Novelty–in vain
I searched the stores of Nature through:
But now the object wished I gain–
Thy mercies, Lord, are ever new.
I sought for Beauty–set of sun,
And rainbow, and the rising light,–
These all were fair, but quickly gone;
Thy face, my God, is always bright.
I sought Fidelity–some friends
Have fallen away, and some endure:
And Death the firmest love–knot rends;–
Thy Love, O Lord alone is sure.
I sought for Truth–the more I sought
A living lie around me grew;
False was all joy, all speech, all thought–
Thy promise, Lord, alone is true.
(Henry Alford)
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