THE CATHEDRAL BELL AND ITS RIVAL.
IRIARTE.
In a renowned cathedral hung a bell,
The pride of all the country far and near;
A bell whose deep vibrations never fell
Save on the greatest church-days of the year.
Then for some moments brief the air was thrilled
By some deep strokes with solemn pause between;
The heart devout with pious awe was filled,
And sinners felt repentance swift and keen.