Behind The Veil Comments

Moses was reputed to be a hesitant speaker, which is surprising.

Lord, grant me this abiding grace, Thy Word and sons to know; To pierce the veil on Moses' face, Although his speech be slow. very good poem

It took Newman a long while to hear the Christian creed with acceptance. He was tempted by unbelief for a while. Later, the Gospel ' charm'd my famished ear, . The last two lines are powerful for imagery, rather than direct language: ' To pierce the veil on Moses' face, /Although his speech be slow'. That is brilliant, I think.