III A Sight of the Crowned Christ
(Revelation, Chapter i.)
“Since mine eyes were fixed on Jesus,
I’ve lost sight of all beside,
So enchained my spirit’s vision,
Looking at the Crucified.”
“The Lord Christ passed my humble cot:
I knew him, yet I knew him not;
But as I oft had done before,
I hurried through my narrow door
To touch His garment’s hem.
“He drew me to a place apart
From curious crowd and noisy mart;
And as I sat there at His feet
I caught the thrill of His heart-beat
Beyond His garment’s hem.
[54] William Norris Burr.
“Rare was the bread He broke for me,
As wine the words He spoke to me—
New life surged in, the old life died....
I cannot now be satisfied
To touch His garment’s hem.”[54]