January 22
Companions of the Way (Evening)Thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth Eternity, whose name is Holy: I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and the heart of the contrite ones.
TOO much ye tremble, too much fear to feel That yearning love which Allah's laws reveal; Too oft forget—your troubled journey through— He who is Power, is Grace and Beauty too, And Clemency, and Pity, and Pure Rest, The Highest and the Uttermost and Best; Sweeter than honey, and more dear to see Than any loveliness on land or sea By bard or lover praised, or famed in story; For these were shadows of His perfect glory; Which is not told, because who sees God near Loseth the speech to speak, in loving fear, So joyous is he, so astonished.
SIR
EDWIN
ARNOLD
THE GREAT HOPE