The Book of the Native

The Book of the Native by Goodridge Bliss Roberts is a collection of romantic ballads about various topics such as resurrection, a child's prayer in the evening, and twilight on the sixth avenue. Excerpt: «Back to the bewildering vision And the border-land of birth; Back into the looming wonder, The companionship of the earth; Back unto the simple kindred— Childlike fingers, childlike eyes, Working, waiting, comprehending, Now in patience, now surprise; Back unto the faithful healing And the candor of the sod— Scent of mold and moisture stirring At the secret touch of God.»