Chapter 16 of 19 · 73 words · ~1 min read

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The third is the kingship of Wisdom, lingering still, With hands that grope as they bear No visible gift, and with footsteps that feel for the light, And with eyes turned inward, from fear Lest soon all their questing be ended, lest soon they shall fill Their seeing with fullness of sight; Still wise in their seeking for wisdom, yet wiser to be In serving the Christ of their seeking on worshipping knee.