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Inward Phenomena
More strange than wonders of the earth, or skies,The earthquake's shock, the fiery comet's train,
On which men gaze with terror and surprise,
Are those within; which scarce a thought may gain.
There sudden passion oft doth shake the soul,
Banishing reason from her kingly throne;
Owning no more her just and wise control,
Obedient to its own behests alone.
And there the dark eclipse, that clouds the mind,
When doubt at length doth over faith prevail;
And, in the light of truth, men wander blind,
Powerless to draw aside the murky veil!
Why should these outward wonders draw man's eye,
When in himself far mightier wonders lie?
Poem No. 331; c. 18 April 1874
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