Forgotten Ground Regained
The Mayor's Speech from Love is Enough
Early is the day yet, for we near the dawning Drew on chains dear-bought, and gowns done with gold;So may ye high ones hearken an hourA tale that our hearts hold worthy and good,Of Pharamond the Freed, who, a king feared and honoured,Fled away to find love from his crown and his folk.E'en as I tell of it somewhat I trembleLest we, fearful of treason to the love that fulfills you,Should seem to make little of the love that ye give us,Of your lives full of glory, of the deeds that your lifetimeShall gleam with forever when we are forgotten.Forgive it for the greatness of that Love who compels us--Hark! In the minster-tower minish the joy-bells,And all men are hushed now these marvels to hear.
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