Versos English Hezekiah Butterworth The Turf Shall Be My Fragrant Shrine

English poem

The Turf Shall Be My Fragrant Shrine

by (1839–1905)

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Is, in part, still preserved in hymn collections, and sung to the noble tune of "Louvan," Virgil Taylor's piece. The last stanza is especially reminiscent of the music.

There's nothing bright above, below, From flowers that bloom to stars that glow; But in its light my soul can see Some feature of Thy deity.