And trifles time with these, but, fear not, will arrive

At essence in the core, bring honey home to hive,

Brain-stock and heart-stuff both—to strike objectors dumb—

Since only soul affords the soul fit pabulum!

Be frank for charity! Who is it you deceive—

Yourself or me or God, with all this make-believe?"

LXI

And frank I will respond as you interrogate.

Ah, Music, wouldst thou help! Words struggle with the weight

So feebly of the False, thick element between