A poem by George Macdonald is quoted in Chapter 14 of Because of Stephen and is found in this book. Click to read the entire poem online

Had I the grace to win the grace Of maiden living all above, My soul would trample down the base That she might have a man to love A grace I had no grace to win Knocks now at my half-opened door; Ah! Lord of glory, come Thou in; Thy grace divine is all, and more!"