Songs light as these may sound, though deep and strong br The heart spake through them, scarce should hope to please br Ears tuned to strains of loftier thoughts than throng br Songs light as these. br br Yet grace may set their sometime doubt at ease, br Nor need their too rash reverence fear to wrong br The shrine it serves at and the hope it sees. br br For childlike loves and laughters thence prolong br Notes that bid enter, fearless as the breeze, br Even to the shrine of holiest-hearted song, br Songs light as these.