He appeared quietly, inconspicuously, but, strange to say, everyone recognized him. This could be one of the best passages in the poem, I mean, why it is exactly that they recognize him. People are drawn to him by an invincible power, they flock to him, surround him, follow him. He passes silently among them with a quiet smile of infinite compassion.
The stereotype of God: a figure shining like a king would. In fact when he was on earth he was obscure.
