In oyster’s bosom nurture found.
Time’s wheel wrought changes manifold;
Rich pearl of price the raindrop’s told.
Meek modesty its prize received;
By naught’s gate ent’ring, worth achieved.”
Kilburn Priory, London. 1880.
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FROM THE WORK ENTITLED
THE ACTS OF THE ADEPTS
(MENĀQIBU ’L ‘ĀRIFĪN),