 | Mansoul or The Riddle of the World |  |
Mansoul.
Long-time we sought, in living World, Truth-Sayer,
Heavens oraclés. And entrance having found,
To Ages of the Earth, laid up beneath:
Wisdom and saving Knowledge, ín right paths;
We of thém likewise enquire.
Kung.
Long-time we sought, in living World, Truth-Sayer,
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To Ages of the Earth, laid up beneath:
Wisdom and saving Knowledge, ín right paths;
We of thém likewise enquire.
Kung.
I enter not,
In things too hígh for me. Mán was born upríght.
Obey heavens hests, which written are on all hearts.
Whoso hath purged his ówn and burnished bright,
Shall read them there. Eschew all crooked paths.
In whátso Land thou comest; observe thou there
Mens customs, and obey that Countrys Laws;
Which shadows be óf things heavenly on the Earth;
And testimony of the Gods.
In things too hígh for me. Mán was born upríght.
Obey heavens hests, which written are on all hearts.
Whoso hath purged his ówn and burnished bright,
Shall read them there. Eschew all crooked paths.
In whátso Land thou comest; observe thou there
Mens customs, and obey that Countrys Laws;
Which shadows be óf things heavenly on the Earth;
And testimony of the Gods.
Watch furthermore,
To bridle all blind affections of gross flesh;
Not kill, for then the human World must cease,
Two selves war in Mans being: the high Intent;
That walketh in Truth; this sue, souls comeliness:
And that suppress, the Beast beneath the breast.
Harbour ne'er in thy spirit a baneful thought.
Measure, benevolence, grace and harmony:
These be the fruits, the wares, the ornaments;
Where Reason rules of every righteous breast.
To bridle all blind affections of gross flesh;
Not kill, for then the human World must cease,
Two selves war in Mans being: the high Intent;
That walketh in Truth; this sue, souls comeliness:
And that suppress, the Beast beneath the breast.
Harbour ne'er in thy spirit a baneful thought.
Measure, benevolence, grace and harmony:
These be the fruits, the wares, the ornaments;
Where Reason rules of every righteous breast.
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