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To Missionary Skrefsrud In Santalistan

(See Note 67)

I honor you, who, though refused, affronted,

Have heard the voice, and victory have won;

I honor you, who still by malice hunted,

Show miracles of faith and power done.

I honor you, God-thirsting soul so driven,

'Mid scorn and need the spirit's war to wage;

I honor you, by Gudbrand's valley given,

And of her sons the foremost in this age.

I do not share your faith, your daring dreaming;

This parts us not, the spirit's paths are broad.

For, all things great and noble round us streaming,

I worship them, because I worship God.