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Literary
October 29, 1830
Virginia Advocate
Charlottesville, Virginia
What is this article about?
A lyric poem by Mrs. Langdon depicting a woman's pure, unwavering love for a worthy man, enduring poverty and hardship, blessed by God and renewed in the afterlife.
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POETRY
UNSHAKEN CONSTANCY
BY MRS. LANGDON.
I loved him, too, as a woman loves—
Reckless of sorrow, sin or scorn;
Life had no evil destiny,
That with him I would not have borne.
I had been nursed in pleasure;
Yet earth had not a spot so drear
That I should not have thought a home,
Paradise, had he been near.
My love was fervent, for I felt
The ardor of its purest flame
Glow in each pulse, in fondness melt,
Yet free from passion, sin and shame:
For he who kindled the chaste fire,
Had worth such kindness to inspire.
I had prosperity enjoyed,
And well might hope a larger share;
But I could see those hopes destroyed,
And meet with poverty and care,
If such his lot—for still was given
Trust in the favoring aid of heaven.
I loved: nor could, while thus I loved,
Regret or scorn my peace molest;
For all the wise and good approved,
And God the virtuous union blest.
"Stronger than death" is love like this—
To be renewed in realms of bliss.
UNSHAKEN CONSTANCY
BY MRS. LANGDON.
I loved him, too, as a woman loves—
Reckless of sorrow, sin or scorn;
Life had no evil destiny,
That with him I would not have borne.
I had been nursed in pleasure;
Yet earth had not a spot so drear
That I should not have thought a home,
Paradise, had he been near.
My love was fervent, for I felt
The ardor of its purest flame
Glow in each pulse, in fondness melt,
Yet free from passion, sin and shame:
For he who kindled the chaste fire,
Had worth such kindness to inspire.
I had prosperity enjoyed,
And well might hope a larger share;
But I could see those hopes destroyed,
And meet with poverty and care,
If such his lot—for still was given
Trust in the favoring aid of heaven.
I loved: nor could, while thus I loved,
Regret or scorn my peace molest;
For all the wise and good approved,
And God the virtuous union blest.
"Stronger than death" is love like this—
To be renewed in realms of bliss.
What sub-type of article is it?
Poem
What themes does it cover?
Love Romance
Moral Virtue
Religious
What keywords are associated?
Unshaken Constancy
Devoted Love
Chaste Fire
Virtuous Union
Heavenly Bliss
What entities or persons were involved?
By Mrs. Langdon.
Literary Details
Title
Unshaken Constancy
Author
By Mrs. Langdon.
Key Lines
I Loved Him, Too, As A Woman Loves—
Reckless Of Sorrow, Sin Or Scorn;
"Stronger Than Death" Is Love Like This—
To Be Renewed In Realms Of Bliss.