Upon the earth,

And bees and little flower bells still their mirth

And jasmines whisp'ring of her starry eyes.


And Atmâ spoke, with love and wonder bold,

"Tread I the valley where the fadeless vine

Drops dew immortal and sweet spices grow

From fragrant roots which in that blessed mould,

Watered by tears of penitential woe,

Drank deep of primal peace and balm divine,