Selby : a pathological morality / by Eppie Frazer.

  • Frazer, Eppie.
Date:
1899
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Credit: Selby : a pathological morality / by Eppie Frazer. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by Royal College of Physicians, London. The original may be consulted at Royal College of Physicians, London.

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    83 But stay ! the glory round that corner-bed Is more than moonlight ! whose that dusky head And shaggy beard ? those great, glad, starry eyes ? That wasted form, on which the sheeting lies Like snow that laps a narrow churchyard mound ? Selby the Blest this resting-place has found. S. Ah ! beauteous moon ! Ah ! Lady most radiant, gracious and pure ! With mute understanding and gladsome approval Thou smilest, and markest the rapturous thanks That I pour to The Source For bliss that invincibly brightens as life flickers dim. Ah ! queenly, encouraging moon ! Even thus was Irene accustomed to cheer me. Irene ! my leader, my love ! We have never been utterly sundered— Yea, now that thou'rt free, More subtly thy sympathy thrills me, More constantly nerves me thy strengthening presence. I know thou hast soared above dogma ; Now, dying, oh ! thanks to the Highest ! My barrier flesh will be rent And spirit will leap unto spirit and mingle for ever. Ah, Sweet ! 'tis the eve of our marriage ! How poignant the joy ! As I watch for the dawn of my true wedding morning, And yearn for the voice of my groomsman, my boon-fellow Death
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