Lord Within

In winter's stillness I sought for Thee

Across the frozen wastes of time

Thy citadel my destiny

Thy dwelling-place my upward climb.

I've journeyed to thee in summer's heat

When earth was green and redolent

Resting from her laborious feat,

Creation through divine intent.

All the springtime's of my years

I realize now I've searched for Thee

Through lifetime's at the feet of seers

I knew my mediocrity.

Now in the autumn of my days

I've found within Thy secret smile,

Companion through the aeon-ways

Who carried my soul all this while.