But far more gloriously to earth made known
By that high strain, than by the thunder’s tone,
The flashing torrents, or the ocean’s roll,
Jehovah spake, through thee imbreathing fire,
Nature’s vast realms for ever to inspire
With the deep worship of a living soul.
DESPONDENCY AND ASPIRATION.
“Par correr miglior acqua alza le vele,
Omai la navicella del mio Intelletto.”—Dante.
My soul was mantled with dark shadows, born