Thomas Moore

To Greece we give our shining blades.

To Greece we give our shining blades.

And the heart that is soonest awake to the flowers
Is always the first to be touch'd by the read more

And the heart that is soonest awake to the flowers
Is always the first to be touch'd by the thorns.

Though an angel should write, still 'tis devils must print.

Though an angel should write, still 'tis devils must print.

To live with them is far less sweet,
Than to remember thee!

To live with them is far less sweet,
Than to remember thee!

Yes,--rather plunge me back in pagan night,
And take my chance with Socrates for bliss,
Than be read more

Yes,--rather plunge me back in pagan night,
And take my chance with Socrates for bliss,
Than be the Christian of a faith like this,
Which builds on heavenly cant its earthly sway,
And in a convert mourns to lose a prey.