Cold in the earth — and the deep snow piled above thee, Far, far removed, cold in the dreary grave! Have I forgot, my only Love, to love thee, Severed at last by Time’s all-severing wave? Now, when alone, do my thoughts no longer hover Over the mountains, on that northern shore, Resting their wings … Continue reading ‘Remembrance’ by Emily Bronte
In summer’s mellow midnight, A cloudless moon shone through Our open parlour window, And rose-trees wet with dew. I sat in silent musing, The soft wind waved my hair: It told me Heaven was glorious, And sleeping Earth was fair. I needed not its breathing To bring such thoughts to me, But still it whispered … Continue reading ‘The Night-Wind’ by Emily Bronte
No coward soul is mine No trembler in the world’s storm-troubled sphere I see Heaven’s glories shine And Faith shines equal arming me from Fear O God within my breast Almighty ever-present Deity Life, that in me hast rest, As I Undying Life, have power in Thee Vain are the thousand creeds That move men’s … Continue reading ‘No coward soul is mine’ by Emily Bronte