Swelling harmonies blend.

Like music heard faintly in dreams—first afar—it draws near,

Till the triumphant chant sweeps into the Star People’s hearts;

Then, joyous and clear:—

“The Heavens declare the glory—” There follows a gush,

A bursting in spray of the sound, as it pours like a wave

In its o’erwhelming rush!

The splendor ineffable blinds them; their hearts fill with awe

And reverence—they know not for what; all the Power that they know

Is their Law.