That Unseen Temple

A builder builded a temple. He wrought it with grace and skill; Pillars and groins and arches All fashioned to work his will. Men said, as they saw its beauty, “It shall never know decay. Great is thy skill, oh builder, Thy fame shall endure for aye.” A teacher builded a temple With loving and infinite care, Planning each arch with patience Laying each stone with prayer. None praised his unceasing efforts, None knew of his wondrous plan For the temple the teacher builded Was...