  [G. A. G.] No finished castle is the house of God. The mind of Christ, supremest Architect, Man's puny apprehension doth correct From age to age, and turns afresh the sod. The vast historic temple now is trod 'Neath loftier roof and heavenlier aspÉct; New light, new need, revealed, each ripe defect Goes down beneath man's feet diviner shod. Alas, humanity no more can grasp Of thought of the divine Artificer, Than holds of ocean crinkled shell on beach! Yet His unfolding plan in vital clasp Possess, O human soul, amid the stir Of speeding worlds Love's flying-goal to reach! |
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