Those gloried ghosts, whose brows we know,

Nor I o’er change and distance throw,

In midmost prayer, an arm that clings,

Ah then, the deep-toned bell that rings

I shall not hear, nor hear whatso

The clear young voice triumphant sings,

At Easter-tide, when lilies blow!

TO-DAY.

Voice, with what emulous fire thou singest free hearts of old fashion,