The Works of J. W. von Goethe/Volume 9/The Church Window
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THE CHURCH WINDOW.
The minster window, richly glowing,
With many a gorgeous stain and dye,
Itself a parable, is showing,
The might, the power of Poesy.
Look on it from the outer square,
And it is only dark and dreary;
Yon blockhead always views it there,
And swears its aspect makes him weary.
But enter once the holy portal—
What splendour bursts upon the eye!
There symbols, deeds, and forms immortal,
Are blazing forth in majesty.
Be thankful you, who have the gift
To read and feel each sacred story;
And oh, be reverent when you lift
Your eyes to look on heavenly glory!