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The sun set, but set not his hope: Stars rose; his faith was earlier up: Fixed on the enormous galaxy, Deeper and older seemed his eye; And matched his sufferance sublime The taciturnity of time. He spoke, and words more soft than rain Brought the Age of Gold again: His action won such reverence sweet As hid all measure of the feat.
Character - meaning Summary
Enduring Hope and Quiet Influence
Emerson depicts a singular figure whose hope and faith outlast visible decline. While the sun sets, his inner conviction rises toward the stars; his suffering is patient and vast, aligned with the mute continuity of time. When he speaks, his gentle words revive an idealized "Age of Gold," and his deeds command a humble reverence that obscures their measurable scope. The poem praises moral constancy and quiet transformative power.
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