Bartol Poem by Amos Bronson Alcott

Bartol

Rating: 2.7


POET of the Pulpit, whose full-chorded lyre
Startles the churches from their slumbers late,
Discoursing music, mixed with lofty ire
At wrangling factions in the restless state,
Till tingles with thy note each listening ear,—
Then household charities by the friendly fire
Of home, soothe all to fellowship and good cheer!
No sin escapes thy fervent eloquence,
Yet, touching with compassion the true word,
Thou leavest the trembling culprit’s dark offence
To the mediation of his gracious Lord.
To noble thought and deep dost thou dispense
Due meed of praise, strict in thy just award.
Can other pulpits with this preacher cope?
I glory in thy genius, and take hope!

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Britte Ninad 16 August 2018

Yes on the palpitation of poetic eyes- I glory in thy genius, and take hope!

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Amos Bronson Alcott

Amos Bronson Alcott

Wolcutt, Connecticutt
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