The Light of the Stars

From the book of poetry "The Harp and the Cross" published by the AUA in 1867.

Mighty Spirit, ever nigh!
Work in me as silently;
Veil the day's distracting sights,
Show me heaven's eternal lights.

Living stars to view be brought,
In the boundless realms of thought;
High and infinite desires,
Flaming like those upper fires!

Holy Truth, eternal Right,-
Let them break upon my sight;
Let them shine serene and still,
And with light my being fill.