The catalexis--pause--is finely used here:
[34] (p. 64.) This appeal is paraphrased by the author from the Psalms. The words at the end are translated from the Lesser Doxology: "Gloria Patri et Filio et Spiritui Sancto. Sicut erat in principio et nunc, et in sæcula sæculorum. Amen." The Greater Doxology begins: "Gloria in excelsis Deo." "Doxology" is from two Greek words meaning "praise" and a "discourse."
[35] "Softly and gently, dearly ransomed soul, In my most loving arms I now enfold thee," etc.
[36] (p. 66.) In Dante's Vision of Purgatory (Canto I.) hell is spoken of as a "cruel sea," and the water surrounding the Island of Purgatory as the "better waves." The spirit of Gerontius is dropped into these "better waves"--"miglior acqua."
"Per correr miglior acqua alza le vele Omai la navicella del mio ingegno Che lascia dietro a se mar si crudele."
"O'er better waves to speed her rapid course, The light bark of my genius lifts her sail, Well pleased to leave so cruel sea behind."
--Cary's Translation.
[A][In compliance with a suggestion received by the Editor the full text of Father Faber's "The Eternal Years," referred to on page 14, is printed on the following pages.]
THE ETERNAL YEARS[37]
By FREDERICK WILLIAM FABER, D.D.
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How shalt thou bear the Cross that now So dread a weight appears? Keep quietly to God, and think Upon the Eternal Years.
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Austerity is little help, Although it somewhat cheers; Thine oil of gladness is the thought Of the Eternal Years.
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Set hours and written rule are good, Long prayer can lay our fears: But it is better calm for thee To count the Eternal Years.
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Rites are as balm unto the eyes, God's word unto the ears: But He will have thee rather brood Upon the Eternal Years.
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Full many things are good for souls In proper times and spheres; Thy present good is in the thought Of the Eternal Years.
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Thy self-upbraiding is a snare, Though meekness it appears; More humbling is it far for thee To face the Eternal Years.
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Brave quiet is the thing for thee, Chiding thy scrupulous fears; Learn to be real, from the thought Of the Eternal Years.
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