Classic Poem

Not strictly orthodox; but brimming full
Of the divinest meanings—good intents.
Thoughts flash like starbeams through it, which if sown
In man's concentral heart, will overrule
The earthliness of his nature; make him one
With God and Heaven; and the elements
Of his degenerate manhood purify;
As gold by fire, or sin by God's free-will.
Read, mark and learn. Extract herefrom the pearls,
And leave the dross untouched. Up through Infinity,
And down through Hell, alike, behold the skill
Of the bright mind that planned the genial tale.
With him visit the infinitude of worlds,
Like him, in all thy acts let Love and Truth prevail.