"Having no hope and without God in the world."

So from the seat of vision I arose

Trembling, appalled, and went upon my way

Sadly, for all my vision ended in this—

Piercing of heart, reason's bewilderment—

"We've come from mystery and to mystery go."

What shall be said when all things have been said?

What shall be said when this is pondered on—

"Either He lives not who created man,

Or man for sin is cast forth from His grace;