The Hound of Heaven

by Francis Thompson

"'Oh, I see, Thompson is pursuing God, is he?'

"'Oh, no. He is rather running away from God.'

"'Well, then, God is pursuing Thompson, is that it?'

"'Yes, that's it.'

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'"But, see here; according to Thompson's belief God is everywhere, isn't He?'

"'Yes.'

"'Well, then, how can God be going after Thompson? Is it a physical pursuit?'