Upon the Soul's Frontier

As if a passing cloud concealed the sun

Things now are veiled that once shone bright and clear

And yet no darkness can obscure the One

Whom we have seen upon the soul's frontier.

He has borne the agony that hate's increase

Inflicts upon the saviours of mankind,

I see behind his rock-like strength the peace

Of a vast and calm imperturbable mind.

The cup of worldly poisons he has drained

And from his lips our earthly ears have heard,

Among the ills by ignorance sustained,

The voice of God and the immortal word,

The promise of a love that conquers all.

The Bride by him unveiled and luminous

Appeared to us amidst the spirit's fall

And through her a grace supreme vouchsafed to us

That earth among these million suns and stars

And the unnumbered galaxies in space

Shall be the home of seers and avatars

The bosom of an unconquerable race.