The glittering point of many a spear

That he hung on its margin, far and near,

Where a rock was rearing its head.

He went to the windows of those who slept,

And over each pane, like a fairy crept;

Wherever he breathed—wherever he stepped—

Most beautiful things were seen

By morning's first light!--there flowers and trees,

With bevies of birds, and swarms of bright bees;—

There were cities—temples, and towers; and these,