And blest Mæonia’s clime.

The orient breezes round him blowing

He feels; with light the ether glowing;

And from the planets in their going

He lists the sphery chime.

Bursts far Olympus on his view

Snowy, with gleams of rosy hue;

And round the heavenly halls,

All radiant with immortal blue,

The golden battlements he knew,