Holy to heaven, a spot thus pure, and still, and deep!

THE SONG OF NIGHT.[378]

“O night,

And storm, and darkness! ye are wondrous strong,

Yet lovely in your strength!” Byron.

I come to thee, O Earth!

With all my gifts!—for every flower sweet dew

In bell, and urn, and chalice, to renew

The glory of its birth.

Not one which glimmering lies