<html xmlns:tei="http://www.tei-c.org/ns/1.0"><body><h1 align="" class="head">Sanctuaries</h1><div class="stanza"><p class="line"><span class="smallcaps">Thou</span> givest me greenest sanctuaries</p><p class="line">As the birds have the trees.</p><p class="line">The birds have the trees and I</p><p class="line">Deep shadow and blue sky, </p><p class="line">A well of waters, a palm tree,</p><p class="line">A bird and a bee.</p></div><div class="stanza"><p class="line">As though I were Thine only one</p><p class="line">Thou makest for me alone </p><p class="line">A hearth-fire in the wintry cold,</p><p class="line">A walled city, a sweet fold, </p><p class="line">A winged sentinel to tell </p><p class="line">To the night: All's well!</p></div><div class="stanza"><p class="line">Thou spreadest over me and mine </p><p class="line">The night a-shine </p><p class="line">With strange and wonderful eyes of stars; </p><p class="line">And weary of the day's wars </p><p class="line">Into the nest of love we creep</p><p class="line">And lie asleep.</p></div><div class="stanza"><p class="line">Hearts are Thy sanctuaries: Thou hast set</p><p class="line">Wide open a heart's gate</p><p class="line">Where I come in and am at rest,</p><p class="line">A bed for my heart, a nest, </p><p class="line">Sure comfort, surplusage of love.</p><p class="line">Thou givest enough!</p></div><div class="stanza"><p class="line">Woods are Thy sanctuaries and all</p><p class="line">Dear gardens musical,</p><p class="line">And fields and groves where it may be</p><p class="line">Thine angel walks with me.</p><p class="line">Thine angel! Nay, but Thou dost walk</p><p class="line">With me and talk.</p></div></body></html> · Great War