That gleamest far and far,

In pale blue vault of Heaven!

To thee, this night, our hearts make prayer;

Oh! aid us in our fond despair!

To Love--to Love alone our souls are given."

The two Tenors now went on, in duet; key of F minor:

"Oh! calm and holy night!

Those glowing worlds of light--

Heaven's eyes--begin to tread their mystic measure.

Soar high, like sweet bells far-off chime,