Action
For ever stars are winging Their swift and endless race; For ever suns are swinging Their mighty globes through space. Since by his law required To join God's spheres inspired, The earth has never tired, But whirled and whirled and whirled. For ever streams are flowing, For ever seeds are growing, Alway is Nature showing That Action rules the world. And since by God requested To BE, the glorious light Has never paused or rested, But travelled day and night. Yet pigmy man, unseeing The purpose of his being, Demands escape and freeing From universal force. But law is law for ever, And like a mighty lever It thrusts him tow'rd endeavour, And speeds him on his course.
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"For ever stars are winging..."
Exploring the themes of classic, Ella Wheeler Wilcox delivers a powerful performance in "Action"... ### Why We Love This Line At Linespedia, we believe that poetry is the ultimate sanctuary for the soul...