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And shining unto the west.

I heard the angels call

Across from the beautiful shore;

And I saw a look in my darling’s eyes,

That never was there before.

Transfigured, lost to me,

She had slipped from my embrace;

Now, lo! I hold her fast once more,

With the light of God on her face!