Him then those dogs assail, with lion-like intent.100
Less than a dog I’m not, in service to my Lord.
Than Turkman less, there’s none, in rights, upon earth’s sward.”
When fire thy body injures, and inflicts some harm;
Remember, its consuming power can also warm.
And when a fire thus serves thee, acts some needful part,
Reflect! Those qualities thou seest did God impart.
Art injured, ’haps? Fall down; entreat the Lord with prayer.
The hurtful power was given by Him in gracious care.
Should He so will, each injury a blessing is.