And stolen thy sweet and stainless Name!
To him we crawl and bend the knee,
Naming thy Name, but scorning Thee!
The Quest
By Frederik van Eeden
(Sequel to the scene quoted on page 360. Jesus has been held for examination as to his sanity)
“Does he often have those whims, Johannes,” asked Dr. Cijfer, “when he will not speak?”
“He has no whims,” said Johannes, stoutly.
“Why, then, will he not reply?”