a new life;--thoughts move not as they did 
With slow uncertain steps across my mind, 
In thronging haste fast pressing on they bid 
The portals open to the viewless wind 
That comes not save when in the dust is laid 
The crown of pride that gilds each mortal brow, 
And from before man's vision melting fade 
The heavens and earth;--their walls are falling now.-- 
Fast crowding on, each thought asks utterance strong; 
Storm-lifted waves swift rushing to the shore, 
On from the sea they send their shouts along, 
Back through the cave-worn rocks their thunders roar; 
And I a child of God by Christ made free 
Start from death's slumbers to Eternity.