1522. Angels by Gertrude Hall. Stedman, Edmund Clarence, ed. 1900. An American Anthology, 1787-1900

Edmund Clarence Stedman, ed. (1833–1908). An American Anthology, 1787–1900. 1900.

1522. Angels

By Gertrude Hall


HOW shall we tell an angel
From another guest?
How, from the common worldly herd,
One of the blest?

Hint of suppressed halo,	5
Rustle of hidden wings,
Wafture of heavenly frankincense,—
Which of these things?

The old Sphinx smiles so subtly:
“I give no golden rule,—	10
Yet would I warn thee, World: treat well
Whom thou call’st fool.”