19 MAY 1906, Page 16

POE TRY.

THE PILLARS.

HE who would curb the spirit's flight,

Or maim the aspiring mind, Is traitor to the Lord of light, And murderer of his kind.

O God, Who makest all things new, Set in our hearts Thy throne.

O man, be faithful, wise, and true, And fearless claim thine own.

On two strong pillars thou art built, God's purpose to fulfil : Freedom to do the thing thou wilt, Wisdom to guide thy will.

There came a whisper on the wind: " Yea, I have set them fast. Yet shall thy soul no shelter find Against the bitter blast.

A third strong pillar have I based On rock, and poised the roof, And woven walls about it, placed Thy dwelling tempest-proof. Thy Father I, both strong and wise, Wilt thou thy birthright prove P Thy will, thy wisdom sacrifice To Him whose name is Love P" E. D. S.