Had I presumed to hope —
The loss had been to Me
A Value — for the Greatness’ Sake —
As Giants — gone away —
Had I presumed to gain
A Favor so remote —
The failure but confirm the Grace
In further Infinite —
‘Tis failure — not of Hope —
But Confident Despair —
Advancing on Celestial Lists —
With faint — Terrestial power —
‘Tis Honor — though I die —
For That no Man obtain
Till He be justified by Death —
This — is the Second Gain —
