The Soul's Probation: Scene 13

Benedictus: Another man strives to the temple's light; Though not at once will he approach its doors And seek for entrance to this hallowed spot. Throughout a life of studious research He planted germs of thought in his soul-depths. And so perforce the spirit-light went forth To ripen them outside our temple's doors. 'Twas given him to know his present life To be the product of a former one Lived in a time that now hath long gone by. Now he can see the errors of that life And realize what their result will be, But lacketh power, those duties to fulfil, Which through self-knowledge he can recognize.