As things outside the priestly life,

And only draws anigh to chide,

Holding a saintly robe aside.

How shall the Word be preached with power?

Ah, needless to debate and plan!

Heart answereth unto heart in man;

Out of the very life of each

Must come the power to heal or teach.

The life all eloquent may grieve,

The brain may subtly work and weave,