Classic Poem

Where epochs touch a giant figure stands,
White soul and ardent heart; a man among
Men great in thought and deed; whose suasive tongue
Strengthened the instruments of his commands.

And while his thoughts on others' lips, in hands
Not his his strength, taught, guided, counselled, wrung
The crooked straight, he meekly trained the young
To bear his faith to undiscovered lands.

God gave him plenitude of power and sense;
Fulfilled his soul with loveliness and light;
That Christ through him might rule from sea to sea.

Great charge was his, and great the recompense.
Great upon earth, he is greater in His sight
Whose work made great the name of Gregory.