John Banister Tabb

1845-1909

 

Star-Jessamine

by John Banister Tabb

Discerning Star from Sister Star,
We give to each its name;
But ye, O countless Blossoms, are
In fragrance and in flame
So like, that He from whom ye came
Alone discerneth each by name.

Source:

Poems
Copyright 1894
John Lane, LondonCopeland and Day, Boston