I
WHEN PASSING THE THRESHOLD OF
THE TEMPLE
The postulant enters the outward Church, to partake of its
ministry, as one who accepts for the moment a second best,
while desiring those things which are supernal.
Greater Disillusion
Behold we stand from all deceit apart!
Nothing misleads us, nothing can betray:
We have reckon'd up all vanities and seek
True life alone, asking for God through all,
Having outgrown some sacraments and types
But yet deferring to their ministry,
As to the service of green leaves at noon
And all the votive offerings Nature brings—
Odours of sweetness, myrrh, frankincense, gold.
While men are seeking for truth with many clamours,
it may happen that God opens the door of the heart and
comes in.
