And feeds the mind, the thoughts, the soul;—in wisdom burns.
The soul, in turn, is subject to the stress of love;
New miracles, as seen, “the sowers marvel”[340] prove.
But truce to these reflections; let us follow now
The words of Joseph’s friend. ’Tis worth while these to know.20
That conversation closed, said Joseph to his guest:
“What gift, my friend, hast brought in token of thy zest?”
To go with empty hands and visit friends long missed,
Is like a man who goes to mill without his grist.
E’en God will ask His creatures in the judgment day: