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As Parsifal of Old
As PARSIFAL of old stood in the hall,
And saw with silent awe and wondering
The Holy Grail uncovered by the king —
Hearing within himself the still voice call;
So I, but newly wakened, rapt by all
The sweet enchantments that around me spring-
Beholding daily in each living thing
Love's miracle — am held in Beauty's thrall.
As Parsifal of old a knight became
And gave his powers to a holy quest —
All baser part consumed as by a flame —
So I am fain, at Love's divine behest,
To yield both heart and spirit to the claim
That life makes visible and manifest.