301. The Fullness of Time

ON a rusty iron throne

Past the furthest star of space

I saw Satan sit alone,

Old and haggard was his face;

For his work was done and he

Rested in eternity.

And to him from out the sun

Came his father and his friend

Saying, now the work is done

Enmity is at an end:

And he guided Satan to

Paradises that he knew.

Gabriel without a frown,

Uriel without a spear,

Raphael came singing down

Welcoming their ancient peer,

And they seated him beside

One who had been crucified.