With bleeding feet, deep shame possessed my heart,

That I should in his sufferings bear no part.

LII.

“And then in secret prayed I earnestly

That I might to some likeness with my Lord

Be brought—not courted, praised, and honoured be,

While he was scorned, and buffeted, and gored

With cruel wounds:—I knew my prayer was heard,

Though on what side affliction would appear,