My soul hath deeply realized the words
Which that stern Guardian of the threshold spoke.
I feel him even now at Strader’s side.
Whether he sees him, or toward him goes
Unknowing, this indeed I cannot say;
But I believe that I know Strader well.
He will courageously make up his mind
That self-enlightenment must come through pain;
The will will ever bear him company
Who bravely goes to meet what lies before,