Thy Tears And Thy Smile

God of the Universe!
In whose hand the earth lies
As a changeful pearl, glowing;
What musings in Thy compassion,
Dost Thou weep upon it?
Or is Thy smile playing o'er it
As the sun o'er the morning sky?
I cannot, in my small fancy,
Comprehend Thy tears or Thy smile!
I speak the words carelessly,
But they cannot contain the wonder
Of their expression.