How can I chide His instrument,—His arrow’s bow?’

“He asked: ‘Why, then, this sentence sternly passed on me?’

My answer was: ‘God knows the germ of His decree!135

Should He find fault with what results from His resolve,

From reprehension’s self He can a heaven evolve.

He hath a right to take exception to His deed.

He’s Lord of grace. But Lord of wrath, also! Take heed!

He’s Prince of all within this sphere of new events.

He’s Arbiter of all;—of kingdoms, as of tents.

If He see fit to break the weapon of His will,