Collected Works (Vol. II)

340 345 350 360 370 375 * ** For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” ASCENSION DAY 153 Samadhi-Dak,®! convenient To travel to Maha Meru,*” Or Gaurisankar’s * keen white wedge Spearing the splendid dome of blue, Or Chogo’s *4 mighty flying edge Shearing across the firmament,— But, first, to that exact event You Christians celebrate to-day. We stand where the disciples stood And see the Master float away Into that cloudlet heavenly-hued Receiving him from mortal sight. Which of his sayings prove the true, Lightning-bescrawled athwart the blue? I say not, Which ‘in hearts aright Are treasured? but, What after ages Engrave on history’s iron pages? This is the one word of “Our Lord” ; “T bring not peace ; I bring a sword.” In this the history of the West Bears him out well. How stands the test? One-third a century’s life of pain— He lives, he dies, he lives again, And rises to eternal rest Of bliss with Saints—an endless reign ! Leaving the world to centuries torn By every agony and scorn, And every wickedness and shame Taking their refuge in his Name. No Yogt shot his Chandra® so, Will Christ return? What ho? What ho! What? What? ‘“ He mediates above Still with His Sire for mercy, love,—” And other trifles! Far enough That Father’s purpose from such stuff! You see, when I was young, they said: ‘“Whate’er you ponder in your head, Or make the rest of Scripture mean, You can’t evade John ill. 16.” Former com- pared to Keru- bim ; as it is written, Run- ning and Re- turning. Shri Para- nanda ap- plauds Yogi. Gerald jeers at JeSus. John iii. 16,* Its importance. Its implied meaning.