What is it then that now may be revealed

In this new ‘mystic’ at our holy rite.

Hierophant:

I know he is not worthy of the trust

The temple servants seek to give to him.

His human nature is well known to me.

His mystic-sense is not that heartfelt urge

Which stirs in men when light from spirit realms

In kindness draws souls upwards to itself.

Strong passion surges in his being yet;