Classic Poem

Celestial Spirit which erewhile didst deign
Our elder Milton's hallowed prayer to hear,
Do thou inspire my tributary strain,
Breathe thou through every word that sense severe
Of Truth; and if aught eloquent appear,
Let it to every one be manifest,
That it flows from that empyrean clear,
Where thou beside God's throne, a heavenly guest,
With vision beatific evermore art blessed!