Within my lips, as chilled I stood,

He placed, with right hand red with blood.

Then with a sword my bosom cut,

And forth my quivering heart he drew;

A glowing coal of fire he put

Within my breast laid bare to view.

As corpse-like on the waste I lay,

Thus unto me God’s voice did say—

“Prophet, arise! confess My Name;

Fulfil My will; submit to Me!