I Vow To Thee My Country Comments
I vow to thee, my country, all earthly things above,
Entire and whole and perfect, the service of my love;
The love that asks no question, the love that stands the test,
That lays upon the altar the dearest and the best;
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In the first line, what is meant by 'all earthly things ABOVE.' I could understand BELOW, but why ABOVE?
literary poems are quite awesome. kudos to the author of this poem Sr Spring Rice
A very inspiring poem, a pleasure to read. Very well presented with a good flow. Thanks for sharing. I hope you have more to follow. Best regards Richard
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7/23/2025 9:28:53 AM # 1.0.0
In the first line the poem reads 'all earthly things ABOVE.' I could understand BELOW, but why ABOVE?