Make sure that goodly fruit come from their deeds and gests.

The Prophet’s high endeavour, Mekka to subdue,

Had no foundation in a lust for revenue.230

He had refused the treasures of the lofty spheres;

On day of trial shut his heart to hopes and fears.

To catch a glimpse of him the blest angelic train

Had crowded heaven’s bounds full as they could contain;

In dainty guise, to honour him themselves arrayed;

He took no note. On God alone his thoughts were stayed.

His heart was filled with sense of his great Maker’s grace.