He says there are so many worlds, and so much to be done in them--since
so little has already been accomplished--that he thinks Hallam may have
been needed elsewhere. The earthly career of usefulness and distinction is
over; but he finds no fault, piously submitting--
"For nothing is that errs from law;"
all is overruled. We pass away, and what survives of human deeds?
"It rests with God."
The hollow ghost of Hallam's reputation may wholly fade here; but his
exulting soul carries away unexpended powers for higher purposes,
"And self-infolds the large results
Of force that would have forged a name,"
had he been permitted to live.