The wild, deep anthem of its monotone,

Or the soft voice of Love its silver line

Threads through the spirit’s innermost recess.

Thou mouldest the blank air, that round thee lies

To a rare tissue of fine mysteries;

Thou canst lift up the soul and canst depress⁠—

And upon Music’s balanced wings canst fly

Straight through the gates of Hope and Memory.


SHAKSPEARE.