Away from the attractions of the tomb,
Where earthly hopes and joys lie sepulchred.
What sweet amazement seizes on the soul,
When these celestial visions greet the eye!
The ambient air seems full of harmony,
As though ten thousand angel visitors
Were hov’ring round th’ afflicted one, to cheer
With Heaven’s softest, sweetest melodies,
Her mourning heart.
The evening hour had thrown