| Edmund Clarence Stedman, ed. (1833–1908). An American Anthology, 1787–1900. 1900. |
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| | | By Amos Bronson Alcott |
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| 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,— | 5 |
| 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 | 10 |
| 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! | 15 |
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