But rather use the thought that is divine;
And know that every moment of design
Will save an hour of action, point for line.
And leave to others loss or victory;
And like the stars of heaven seek to be
The wise man’s compass but beyond the sea.’
Then He upon the Right. His words came forth
Like the full Southern blowing to the north.
‘The time is come,’ he said, ‘to try thy worth.
For when Thought’s wasted candles wane and wink,