Earth and Heaven

Water calmly flowing,
Sunlight deeply glowing,
Swans some river riding
That is gently gliding
By the fresh green rushes.
The sweet rose that blushes.
Hyacinths whose dower
Is both scent and flower.
Skylark's soaring motion,
Sunrise from the ocean,
Jewels that lie sparkling
'Neath the waters darkling,
Seaweed, coral, amber.
Flowers that climb and clamber
Or more lowly flourish
Where the earth may nourish:
All these are beautiful,
Of beauty earth is full:

Say, to our promised heaven
Can greater charms be given?
Yes, for aye in heaven doth dwell,
Glowing, indestructible,
What here below finds tainted birth
In the corrupted sons of earth:
For, filling there and satisfying
Man's soul unchanging and undying.
Earth's fleeting joys and beauties far above.
In heaven is Love.