THE PHILOSOPHER’S PROGRESS. 
 
That which is above, is like that which is below ; 
and that which is below is like that which is above. 
HERMES TRISMEGISTUS. 
 
THAT which is highest as the deep 
Is fixed, the depth as that above : 
Death’s face is as the face of Sleep ; 
And Lust is likest Love. 
 
So stand the angels one by one 
Higher and higher with lamps of gold : 
So stand the shining devils ;  none 
Their brightness may behold. 
 
I took my life, as one who takes 
Young gold to ruin and to spend ; 
I sought their gulfs and fiery lakes, 
And sought no happy end. 
 
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