Who cannot see the noble spirit-light

Which streams from every consecrated shrine

In rays of wisdom to the outer world

To comfort and to heal the souls of men.

He only in whose heart this light doth shine,

And pierce with warming glow his inmost soul

Can recognize the true worth of this hour,

Which opens up the mystic’s solemn realm

Even to those who feel themselves too weak

To reach, through deep soul struggle, to the high