A startling proof—not that the Master gone
Was present lately—but that something—whence
Light comes—has pushed him into residence?
Was such the symbol's meaning,—old, uncouth—
That circle of the serpent, tail in mouth?
Only by looking low, ere looking high,
Comes penetration of the mystery."
XI
Thanks! After sermonizing, psalmody!
Now praise with pencil, Painter! Fools attaint