When we have ceased to care 1
The Gift is given
For which we gave the Earth
And mortgaged Heaven
But so declined in worth 5
'Tis ignominy now
To look upon－
The Gift is given
For which we gave the Earth
And mortgaged Heaven
But so declined in worth 5
'Tis ignominy now
To look upon－
(F.1737/J.1706)
[1] care:: to have regard or interest. ceased to care:: frigid, apathetic.
[2] Gift:: a special talent or aptitude.
[3] gave the Earth:: we lost the current pleasure while alive.
[4] mortgaged Heaven:: we lived in advance in heaven as we died already.
[5] in worth:: the value of living in heaven.
[6] ignominy, now:: it's considered a disgrace to live in heaven now when we are alive.