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The time for that is not yet . It is a mystery ; but as yet God works outward , radiates energy and force and love ; the time will come when all will draw inward again , and be merged in Him . But the world is as yet in its dawning . The rising sun scatters light and heat , and the hot and silent noon is yet to come ; then the shadows move eastward , and after that comes the waning sunset and the evening light , and last of all the huge and starlit peace of the night . '' `` But , '' I said , `` if this is really so , if I have been gathered close to God 's heart , why is it that instead of feeling stronger , I only feel weak and unstrung ? I have indeed an inner sense of peace and happiness , but I have no will or purpose of my own that I can discern . '' `` That , '' said Amroth , `` is because you have given up all .