‘In the beginning was the Word,’ in it.

XXXVII.

“But then my Lord, my Saviour turned to me,

And with sweet smile ineffable he said,

‘To-day thou comest hence and shalt be free!’—

With music, as it came, then vanishèd

The vision—but within me it has bred

Sweet comfort that remains, and now I know

To-day I leave the world, and end my woe.