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 260 REDEMPTION.

For though I go from hence, I yet remain ; A mystery, which but mine can comprehend. And now behold, a new command I give Each other love, as I have loved you. Much more I will not speak with you; for now The prince of this world comes, as erst he came, And in the desert tried, but in me naught Could find, since naught of his within me is. No greater love can man his brother show, Than in his brother's stead to yield his life. My life I yield for you, my chosen friends; And know, the time shall come, when you shall thus Be tried ; from every synagogue be thrust, And whoso killeth you, will service think He doth to God. These things at first I told You not, because I yet with you remained. Now that I tell you, sorrow fills your heart. But be not sad ; for when I go away, The Comforter will come, the Paraclete. He then will comfort you, and all things bring To mind which I so oft have said ; the past Shall all recall, and show all things to come. Ye sorrow now; but when I come again, Your sorrow shall be turn'd to joy; a joy, Which none from you hath pow'r to take away." [sooth'd,

With words like these, their sorrowing minds he Celestial balm pour'd in their every wound, Assuaged their anguish, fill'd their hearts with love, And knit their souls to his in sweet accord. Softer his tone was, fragrant more his breath, Than sacred oil, on Aaron's head infused, Which down his beard ran, and his skirts perfumed.

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