Religion

A Ballad of Fair Ladies in Revolt: XLIII

by George Meredith 1828–1909

From Poems — Volume 2

Religion

—False ends as false began, madam, be sure!
—What lure there is the pure cause purifies!
—Who purifies the victim of the lure?
—That soul which bids us our high light pursue.
—Some heights are measured down: the wary wise
Shun Reason in the masque with you!

MLA

Meredith, George. “A Ballad of Fair Ladies in Revolt: XLIII.” Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/meredith/138/.

Chicago

Meredith, George. “A Ballad of Fair Ladies in Revolt: XLIII.” Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/meredith/138/.

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