Where loomed long mysteries of eternity.

His misty brow domed firmamental-wise,

Swelling beneath its locks. ’Twas wondrous fair:

Fair unto tottering thought! His very robes,

Like the unblemished snow, thrice-purged, wherein

Flowed his proportions spacious, moved and shone

Instinct with sinuous life. Hesitantly

I stammered—

“Stranger fair, thy Name! Forgive

My curious temper! Yield me strength to live!”