Broke from a hovering cloud; "Lo! we are they

Who from earth's tribulation rose and found

Our robes made white. Henceforth we grieve no more."

List! List! She mingleth in that raptur'd strain

Who said so sweetly to her spirit's-guide,

That the dear Lord whom she had early serv'd

Stood near in her extremity, and gave

Her soul full willingness to leave a world

All bright with beauty, and requited love.

And so Death lost his victory, tho' he snatched