The Grandest Theme
The grandest theme for tongue, or pen, Is not the heavens supernal; Nor mighty deeds of God-like men, Though they may be eternal; Nor Alpine heights, nor lovely vale, With brooks and grazing cattle; Nor awful roar of rushing gale, Beyond the noise of battle; Nor clashing arms, nor trembling earth; Nor heaving waves of ocean; Nor record of a nation's birth; Nor heaven's cloud-cars in motion. The grandest theme, for tongue, or pen, Above all else in glory; Which suits alike, all sinful men, Is the sweet Gospel story, Which tells me of my Saviour's love And infinite compassion, Which brought Him from His throne above To Calvary's cross and passion. And now the holy angels sing, With blood-washed souls in glory, A song which makes heaven's arches ring About this Gospel story.
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"The grandest theme for tongue, or pen,..."
Exploring the themes of classic, Joseph Horatio Chant delivers a powerful performance in "The Grandest Theme"... ### Why We Love This Line At Linespedia, we believe that poetry is the ultimate sanctuary for the soul...