The two great prophets, who beside Him stood,
Array’d in light their modest glories show’d.
Thus stars appear, when, twinkling, they display
Their feeble lustre to the orb of day;
Yet Moses, who from trembling Sinai came,
Appear’d encircled in a robe of flame;
While great Elijah, half-conceal’d from sight,
Shone with strange lustre through a cloud of light.
Transports of joy fill’d each disciple’s breast,
Too big for utterance, or to be repress’d;