Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, THE SECRET KNOWLEDGE, by FREDERIC ROWLAND MARVIN


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THE SECRET KNOWLEDGE, by                     Poet's Biography
First Line: I have seen god
Last Line: And go thy way.
Subject(s): God; Knowledge; Secrets


Of that ineffable essence which we call Spirit, he who thinks most will say
least.—Emerson.

I HAVE seen God,
Yet what He is
I may not say,
Lest when you think,
And when you pray,
What He is not
He should appear.
Was He begot
Of our rude speech?
Nay, but to each
He is more dear.

Forever streams
His presence bright,
In varied hues,
Reflected well
In many souls;
But who can tell
What sweet delight
To each is given?

I may not preach,
You may not hear;
There is no rule,
Austere command,
Or stern decree
Of any school,
Or creed to teach.
No inward strife
Can bring him near.

Why should you ask
Of Him or His?
Why seek to know
His plan for me?
Will thou His will,
And go thy way.





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