And then his smile! a thrust-like thing that curled
His lips with heresy and incredible lore
When Christ's or th' Virgin's holy name was said,
Exclaimed in reverence or admonishment:
And once he sneered,—"What is this God you mouth,
Employ whose name to bless yourselves or damn?
A curse or blessing?—It hath passed my skill
T' interpret what He is. And then your faith—
What is this faith that helps you unto Him?
Distinguishment unseen, design unlawed.