Afterwards

You know how I came to you,
World beaten, tossed aside;
Ready for death at a hangman's hand,
Stript of all hope or pride.

Leaning, you gathered me up
Close to your great sweet heart,
Lulled me and told me to be a man,
Taught me your wonderful art.

Now I am very wise,
Proud with your love's true vow;
Glorious with power,--I am more than a man,
What will you do with me now!