WORLD OF WISDOM: BY THOMAS PHILIP RANNI

(In every literature in the world, there is something to learn and enjoy.Here is something from Portugese and The Bible our Senior Editor has found.) New World

SONNETS FROM THE PORTUGUESE
XLIII (43)

How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.I love thee to the depth and breadth and height
My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight
For the ends of Being and ideal Grace.
I love thee to the level of everyday's
Most quiet need, by sun and candle-light.
I love thee freely, as men strive for Right;
I love thee 'purely, as they turn from Praise.
I love thee with the passion put to use
In my old griefs, and with my childhood's faith.I love thee with a love I seemed to lose
With my lost saints,- I love thee with the breath,
Smiles, tears; of all my life!- and, if God choose,
I shall but love thee better after death.

The above passage is taken from Elizabeth Barrett Browning's famous
"Sonnets from the Portuguesse." Poetry lovers please read this beautiful love poem of Elizabeth Barret Browning. This is a delightful poetry.

A PRAYER
" The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine upon you, and gracious to you; the Lord lift up His countenance upon you; and give you peace."
-Numbers 6: 24-26 (Bible)