In the fair idols, goal of ardent youth,
And in all cynosures lies hid the "Truth";
What, seen as relative, appears the world,
Viewed in its essence is the very "Truth."
When in His partial modes Truth shone out plain,
Straightway appeared this world of loss and gain;
Were it and all who dwell there gathered back
Into the Whole, the "Truth" would still remain.
"THE GLORIOUS GOD"
The glorious God, whose bounty, mercy, grace,
And loving-kindness all the world embrace,
At every moment brings a world to naught,
And fashions such another in its place.
All gifts soever unto God are due,
Yet special gifts from special "Names" ensue;
At every breath one "Name" annihilates,
And one creates all outward things anew.[3]