GRACE

FROM SONNETS OF EXPERIENCE

GRACE

He can be known by enquiring "who frees?"
The Master who dwells in the cave of our heart,
Not separate from one's Self, but being the start
Of our search from bondage to release.
The Sage appears when the soul is ready,
With strong gaze of grace he says "be aware
Your Self and his wisdom are already there!"
He acts as a brake to make the mind steady,
While mercy flows freely in sunshine and air,
Hindered only by our being unready.
If you come to him, meekly with an empty cup,
His grace is then bound to fill it up.
The Master's glance is the grace of the Lord,
He cuts you free with this mighty sword.

Alan Jacobs