The Black-haired gaunt Paulinus
  By ruddy Edwin stood:—
“Bow down, O king of Deira,
  Before the blessèd Rood!
Cast out thy heathen idols,
  And worship Christ our Lord.”
—But Edwin looked and pondered,
  And answered not a word.

Again the gaunt Paulinus
  To ruddy Edwin spake:
“God offers life immortal...