The haunted deep of Destiny.
Ah me, I know the story well!
And I was once as blithe as ye;
But one whose soul hath been in Hell,
Ev’n in a dream, must sadden’d be.
XI.
I have been near the gates of death,
And I, once more, must there appear;
But, Lord, make sure thy servant’s faith,
To walk that shadow-vale of fear!