THE LONG ROAD

Long the road,

Till Love came down it!

Dark the life,

Till Love did crown it!

Dark the life,

And long the road,

Till Love came

To share the load!

For the touch

Of Love transfigures

All the road

And all its rigours.

Life and Death,

Love's touch transfigures.

Life and Death

And all that lies

In between,

Love sanctifies.

Once the heavenly spark is lighted,

Once in love two hearts united,

Nevermore

Shall aught that was be

As before.