Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 85
he Prince of LightHis reign of peace upon the earth began;or this : Ring out, ye crystal spheres!Once bless our human ears,If ye have power to touch our senses so;And let your silver chimeMove in melodious time;And let the base of Heavens deep organ blow,— and you will feel what rhythm is, without… … THK HEAVEN-BORN CHILD. Now, children, look in your dictionary and findout what rhythm means, for you cannot knowmuch about poetry unless you have some idea ofrhythm. If you are not satisfied with the definitionin the dictionary, we will explain it as the tune towhich poetry goes ; for the best…
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