The Journey Of Bread

They cast a grain of wheat under earth, then from its earth they raised up ears of corn;
Once more they crushed it with the mill: its value increased and it became soul invigorating bread;
Again they crushed the bread under their teeth: it became the mind and spirit and understanding of one endowed with reason;
Again, when that spirit became lost in Love, it became (as that which) rejoiceth the sowers after the sowing.

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