And deem the deep opaque will blot her beams;

But melting like a wreath of snow, it hangs

In folds of wavy silver round, and clothes

The orb with richer beauties than her own;

Then, passing, leaves her in her light serene.

Southey—Madoc.

59. Thine own loved moon's,

That every soft and solemn spirit worships;

That lovers love so well; strange joy is hers,

Whose influence o'er all tides of soul hath power.