TO THE AUTHOR OF "GRAFFITI D'ITALIA."

New Zealand Tablet, Volume IV, Issue 191, 24 November 1876, Page 6

TO THE AUTHOR OF "GRAFFITI D'ITALIA."

More precious than the learning thou shalt gain, Thy father's name, thy wealth of youth's bright morn, Anew in thee thy mother's genius born, Is the soul's yearning that doth form thy pain. O true philosopher ! who not in vain Hast heard the voice of wisdom, nor with scorn Stiflest the sighs, thine intellect that warn Of things most high which for its search remain. If " steep " to thee the way, arousing fears, Know heavier feet than thine have gained its end, That all the pangs of travel puts to flight. Trust not the doubtful promptings of the years, Nor full assurance on each point attend. " Who cloth the truth cometh unto the light."