Like some faint light that shines along the deep,
Joy to the watchful-peace to those who sleep-
Its blaze expanding, as each heart draws near
The home, where sparkles every smile that’s dear;
‘Till from its splendor, welcom’d in at last-
Fades all Reflection on the gloomy past!
So, in its birth, glows Man’s pale beam of life,
The spark of sorrow-then the flame of strife-
Dazzling awhile, until its glare be spent
On deeds of madness, and of dark intent-
Next, a bright Beacon on his troubled Sea-
Bursting, at length, into Eternity!
(Alfred Bunn)
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