Exceeding peace had made Ben Adhem bold,
And to the presence in the room he said,
'What writest thou?'—The vision raised its head,
And with a look made of all sweet accord,
Answered, 'The names of those who love the Lord.'


'Abou Ben Adhem' (1838)

Leigh Hunt Quotes

Exceeding peace had made Ben Adhem bold, And to the presence in the room he said, 'What writest thou?'—The vision raised its head, And with a look...

Exceeding peace had made Ben Adhem bold, And to the presence in the room he said, 'What writest thou?'—The vision raised its head, And with a look...

Exceeding peace had made Ben Adhem bold, And to the presence in the room he said, 'What writest thou?'—The vision raised its head, And with a look...

Exceeding peace had made Ben Adhem bold, And to the presence in the room he said, 'What writest thou?'—The vision raised its head, And with a look...