Sought, in vain, to view his palace—
Bare and empty was its place!
Then he sent, with sternest message,
For the architect, and said—
"Caitiff, what is now thy showing?
Answer, by thy hoary head!"
Thomas (he who, doubting, lingered
When his fellows pressed to claim
As their risen Lord, the Saviour)
Spake: "Oh, thou of kingly name,