“THE MASTER IS COME, AND CALLETH

Who calleth?— Thy Father calleth,

Run, O Daughter, to wait on Him:

He Who chasteneth but for a season

Trims thy lamp that it burn not dim.

Who calleth?— Thy Master calleth,

Sit, Disciple, and learn of Him:

He Who teacheth wisdom of Angels

Makes thee wise as the Cherubim,

Who calleth?— Thy Monarch calleth,

Rise, O Subject, and follow Him:

He is stronger than Death or Devil,

Fear not thou if the foe be grim.

Who calleth?— Thy Lord God calleth.

Fall, O Creature, adoring Him:

He is jealous, thy God Almighty,

Count not dear to thee life or limb.

Who calleth?— Thy Bridegroom calleth,

Soar, O Bride, with the Seraphim:

He Who loves thee as no man loveth,

Bids thee give up thy heart to Him.