Roses on a brier,
Pearls from out the bitter sea,
Such is earth’s desire
;;However pure it be.
Neither bud nor brier,
;;Neither pearl nor brine for me:
Be stilled, my long desire;
;;There shall be no more sea.
Be stilled, my passionate heart;
;;Old earth shall end, new earth shall be;
Be still, and earn thy part
;;Where shall be no more sea.
