Poems (Waldenburg)/Adoration

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ADORATION. MIRZA SCHAFFY.
When, at the final day, shall ope
The gates of Heaven to waiting mortals,
And 'mid the throng who trembling hope,
A chosen few shall pass the portals.

Among the multitude who wait
Alone shall I undaunted be,
Since I on earth, oh happy fate!
Have won my Paradise in thee!