And hold'st me up against the sky

And Earth's fair 'broideries I trace—

All girdled in by circling bands that tie

Unto her side my destiny—

Then unto me thou dost make clear

Why with Life's essence here I'm thrilled.

Then all thy prophecies I hear,

And in my being feel them all fulfilled.

And as the narrow rim of eye

Contains the vast and all-encircling sky.