Autumn
July 6, 2023Risus Dei
July 6, 2023Salve!
TO live within a cave–it is most good;
But, if God make a day,
And some one come, and say,
‘Lo! I have gather’d faggots in the wood!’
E’en let him stay,
And light a fire, and fan a temporal mood!
So sit till morning! when the light is grown
That he the path can read,
Then bid the man God-speed!
His morning is not thine: yet must thou own
They have a cheerful warmth–those ashes on the stone.
Thomas Edward Brown
Thomas Edward Brown (1830-1897) was a British poet and theologian. He is best known for his poetry, which often focused on the natural world and the beauty of the Isle of Man, where he lived for much of his life. He was also a respected scholar and theologian, and his work often explored the intersection of science and faith.