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 and seem as though they would flow forth through their eyes. But who can tell us the true cause of such tears — who can explain it? Often those who have actually experienced them cannot tell what has called them forth. It may be now the goodness of a Father, now the condescension of a King; then the absence of a Divine Bridegroom, or the darkness that He leaves in the soul as He withdraws; or yet once more His tender voice, as He returns, calling His faithful spouse. But oftenest of all it is something that no man can tell.