"Talitha cumi!" If of thee 'tis said,
As of that daughter of Jairus' heart,
Thou art beyond the help of human aid,
God's healing truth can bid the dream depart.
"Talitha cumi!" Though they laugh to scorn
The spoken declaration made for thee,
Still, like the eastern maid to life reborn,
At this decree thine opened eyes shall see.
"Talitha cumi!" Even now Love's hand
Clasps thy pale fingers with renewing power.
Canst thou do less than yield to Life's command,
As did that nameless child, and walk this hour?
