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PREPARATION FOR A GREAT MISSION 33 adversity—a soul more fitted by virtue, and chastity and self-denial to enter into the eternal peace, never passed into that world of perfection, that lofty region, where there is nothing but perfect joy, perfect bliss, and perfect wisdom. And his disciples, who were now left alone, never felt themselves so hopeful and so encouraged as from the glorious sense of possibility which was inspired by the memory of one who, in the midst of difficulties of every kind, and breathing an atmosphere heavy with corruption, yet showed himself so wise, so good, and so great a man. Of him it may be truly said:
O framed for nobler times and calmer hearts ! O studious thinker eloquent for truth! Philosopher, despising wealth and death, But patient, childlike, full of life and love!'
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