The faintest gleam of the remotest star.

Her heart grew faint, her wings flagged heavily;

Vain seemed the quest, and endless seemed the way.

Then Love cried out, with voice that pierced the night:

"Lo, I am here!" and straight all space was light;

Darkness had vanished, and the weary way

Was all forgotten in the vision bright—

For Faith had reached the glorious gates of day!


A MADONNA OF THE ENTRY