And feel entranced with him. The gains of gold,

The pomp of life, the pride of circumstance,

Can ne’er convey such pleasure to the heart

Or give a bliss so pure. To her high bards

The world owes much, and more than oft is thought.

’Tis not alone that they have lit the fires

Of sacred poesy in other breasts,

And taught young bards to touch the lyric strings

To sweet, though meaner music; but the might

Of their high thoughts hath kindled in the souls