English poem
Xiii
by R. D. Blackmore (1825–1900)
"Nay," she answered, deeply sighing, As the maid grew womanish-- "Love, how hard have I been trying' To believe the thing I wish!
"Thou hast taught me holy teachings, Where to offer my beseechings, Homage due to Heaven alone, Not to ghosts, and graven stone,
"Thou hast shown me truth and freedom, Love, and faith in One most High; But thou hast not, Prince of Edom, Taught me therewithal, to lie.