Set forth the attributes of God,—man’s best defence,
Declared the goodness of the Lord to all who trust
In Him alone; the rank they gain in trance combust.
Saint’s ecstasy springs from a glimpse of God, his pride.
His station’s that of intimate. He’s bridegroom; God is bride.[192]
A bride’s veiled graces are not seen by groom alone;
Her unveiled charms solely to him in private shown.65
In state she first appears before the people all;
Her veil removed, the groom alone is at her call.
Entranced are many Gnostic worshippers, I ween;