Despair — is this the lesson? He the Lord,
Maker and Master He of earth and man,
The mighty architect who drew the plan,
And laid the strong foundations deep and broad,
Behold Him, of His creatures scorned, abhorred,
Tormented; hear the cries that greet Him now,
And see the crown they set upon His brow,
The Maker and the Master and the Lord!

Yes, read the story — ye who idly mourn,
And wet your cheeks with salt of selfish tears,
Who count the tale of wrong and pain and scorn,
The bitter leavings of the wasted years —
Yes, read the story, read it if you dare,
And be despair the lesson, then despair.