George Willis Cooke, comp. The Poets of Transcendentalism: An Anthology. 1903.
The Heart’s CureEllen Sturgis Hooper (1812–1848)
“H
Life is fleeting fast,
Strife will soon be past.”
“I cannot lie still,
Beat strong I will.”
Joy’s but joy, and pain ’s but pain,
Either, little loss or gain.”
“I cannot lie still,
Beat strong I will.”
Heaven is over all,
Rules this earthly ball.”
“I cannot lie still,
Beat strong I will.”
Heaven’s sweet grace alone
Can keep in peace its own.”
“Let that me fill,
And I am still.”