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Poem
October 28, 1845
American Republican And Baltimore Daily Clipper
Baltimore, Maryland
What is this article about?
A lyrical poem addressed to Viola depicts a pure maiden praying at twilight, receiving divine inspiration as the 'Gift of Song' from God, evoking innocence, genius, and celestial glory.
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Full Text
[From the Free Press.]
THE GIFT OF SONG.
ADDRESSED TO VIOLA.
Alone, at evening's twilight hour,
A lovely maiden kneels in pray'r;
No thought of ill, no shade of sin.
To bar Heav'n's pearly gates comes there.
Earth's thousand clam'rous tongues are mute;
No sound the holy silence mars;
For white-rob'd Innocence and Truth
Commune beneath th' eternal stars.
Lo, as she prays, the cloudless Moon
Shines natural in a richer glow;
Light flashes o'er the gorg'ous scene
Like glory on an Angel's brow.
The realms of poesy and fame,
Ope wide their portals to her gaze;
And there, upon a glorious throne,
Sits Genius, crown'd with deathless bays.
'Tis done: The suppliant's pray'r is heard-
Heart, brain, and soul, all feel the throb-
The Gift of Song, like tongues of fire.
Descends upon her from her God.
THE GIFT OF SONG.
ADDRESSED TO VIOLA.
Alone, at evening's twilight hour,
A lovely maiden kneels in pray'r;
No thought of ill, no shade of sin.
To bar Heav'n's pearly gates comes there.
Earth's thousand clam'rous tongues are mute;
No sound the holy silence mars;
For white-rob'd Innocence and Truth
Commune beneath th' eternal stars.
Lo, as she prays, the cloudless Moon
Shines natural in a richer glow;
Light flashes o'er the gorg'ous scene
Like glory on an Angel's brow.
The realms of poesy and fame,
Ope wide their portals to her gaze;
And there, upon a glorious throne,
Sits Genius, crown'd with deathless bays.
'Tis done: The suppliant's pray'r is heard-
Heart, brain, and soul, all feel the throb-
The Gift of Song, like tongues of fire.
Descends upon her from her God.
What sub-type of article is it?
Ode
Hymn
What themes does it cover?
Religious Faith
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Gift Of Song
Prayer
Viola
Innocence
Genius
Divine Inspiration
Twilight
Poesy
Poem Details
Title
The Gift Of Song. Addressed To Viola.
Subject
Addressed To Viola
Key Lines
Alone, At Evening's Twilight Hour,
A Lovely Maiden Kneels In Pray'r;
'Tis Done: The Suppliant's Pray'r Is Heard
Heart, Brain, And Soul, All Feel The Throb
The Gift Of Song, Like Tongues Of Fire.
Descends Upon Her From Her God.