St. Francis De Sales
William Edward Heygate
Why should I wish to have my will
And seeking good secure an ill
Mid life and age have only brought
Fresh proof of what youth’s trials taught
Twas thee I sought with early zeal Great Rome to see and hear and feel And weary with my wandering chose A peaceful lodging for repose Whence I could watch with thoughtful eye Historic Tiber rolling by From many a shrine my weary feet I dragged at eve to my retreat And found it full of richer guests Who urged and gained their harsh behests The haughty menials cast me out Homeless and faint to roam about That night a sudden tempest brake The broad Campagna was a lake |
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C. Christopher Smith is the founding editor of The Englewood Review of Books. He is also author of a number of books, including most recently How the Body of Christ Talks: Recovering the Practice of Conversation in the Church (Brazos Press, 2019). Connect with him online at: C-Christopher-Smith.com

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