Versos English Christina Georgina Rossetti Whitsun Day

English poem

Whitsun Day

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“When the day of Pentecost was fully come.”

At sound as of rushing wind, and sight as of fire, Lo! flesh and blood made spirit and fiery flame, Ambassadors in Christ’s and the Father’s Name, To woo back a world’s desire.

These men chose death for their life and shame for their boast, For fear courage, for doubt intuition of faith, Chose love that is strong as death and stronger than death In the power of the Holy Ghost.