With human passion dear, divine,

Thou dost the deathless soul supply;

Altar and hearth alike are thine,

Sweet bridal of the earth and sky!

The glory of Eternity

Rests like a crown upon thy brow;

Celestial light o’ershadows thee:—

Blest mother of my Lord art thou!

BETRAYED.

Deceived, deflowered, despoiled!