Analysis of Behind the Veil

BANISH'D the House of sacred rest,
    Amid a thoughtless throng,
At length I heard its creed confess'd,
    And knelt the saints among.

Artless his strain and unadorn'd,
    Who spoke Christ's message there;
But what at home I might have scorn'd,
    Now charm'd my famish'd ear.

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