Risen over earth, and pauses in that hush

When far, as from an ecstasy, clouds flush,

And hills lift up their pureness into dreams

Of light that not yet colours the cold flower,

And the earth-clasping, heaven-desiring tree

Trembles in virginal expectancy—

What breath of the unknown Power

Is this that, spirit to spirit, as with a spousal kiss

Comes seeking us, even us, through shadow and dew,—

Seeking in this soiled flesh what undiscovered world