Those who hear it would not all agree as to the nature of the melody; but all would agree that it is something different in kind from the rhythm of life and death.

And in their surrender to this--to which, as they feel sure, the physical order too is really keeping time--they taste a larger life; more universal, more divine.

As Plotinus said, they are looking at the Conductor in the midst; and, keeping time with Him, find the fulfilment both of their striving and of their peace.
FOOTNOTES: [Footnote 1: Von Huegel: "Essays and Addresses on the Philosophy of Religion," p.

60.] [Footnote 2: Ennead I, 6.

7.] [Footnote 3: Jacob Boehme: "The Way to Christ," Pt.