The earth, the air, the sea,

O’erspanned by wings of Boundless Love,

How vainly smile for thee!

The blush of morn, the sunset glow,

The dew-gemmed paradise

Where Summer’s roses blow,

Are not for thy dim eyes.

Hushed is the sound of Music’s voice,

Hushed is the murmuring sea;

No trembling harp bids thee rejoice,—