Wafted the traveller to the beauteous West.

Emblem, methought, of the departed soul!

To whose white robe the gleam of bliss is given; 10

And by the breath of mercy made to roll

Right onward to the golden gates of heaven;

Where to the eye of Faith it peaceful lies,

And tells to man his glorious destinies.

John Wilson.

CCLVII
NIGHT AND DEATH.

Mysterious Night! when our first parent knew