They’re fatal to men’s lives; the trees they strip, in short.”
Traditionists report the Prophet’s blessed words;
But there they have stopped short; they add naught afterwards.
The whole class, ignorant of application’s call,
The mountain have discerned; its mines they have missed, all.150
The autumn chill, with God, is fleshly lust and pride;
The vernal breeze, the spirit, wisdom, sense to guide.
Of wisdom, in thy head, a glimmering thou hast;
Seek then for perfect wisdom; be to it steadfast.
Thy partial stock from thence completed thou wilt bring.