*T Henry, God is Love (godislove) *U Poem http://www.iment.com/maida/familytree/henry/writing/poetry/godislove.htm *U Grammar http://www.iment.com/maida/familytree/henry/xmasresearch/grammarhenry.htm#godislove *U Search http://www.iment.com/maida/familytree/henry/xmasresearch/searchablehenryspoems.htm#godislove *C Jane's MSS p60-2, written at age 78 (1827) I LOVE my feeble voice to raise In humble pray'r and ardent praise Till my rapt soul attains that height When all is glory and delight. I LOVE to read the book of Heav'n Which Grace to fall'n man has giv'n; Where evr'y page and evr'y line Proclaims its origin divine. I LOVE that consecrated Fane Where GOD has stamp'd his holy name: United with my brethren there We hear the word and join in pray'r. I LOVE to join the pious few And there the covenant renew, Recount our joys, relate our grief And jointly ask from GOD relief. I LOVE on Pity's wing to fly To sooth the deep expiring sigh, To wipe the tear from wan distress And light a smile on Sorrow's face. I LOVE to view domestic bliss Bound with the ligature of peace, Where Parents - Children - All agree To tune the lute of harmony. I LOVE the morning's roseate ray, I bless the glorious march of day, And when the lulling ev'ning comes I love the night amidst its glooms. I LOVE to anticipate the day When the freed spirit wings its way To the Jerusalem above Where reigns 'th eternal SOURCE of LOVE.