Of timbrel-echoes ’mong the hills expire,

As ’twere some seraph’s song o’er earth that floats

And fades away in air—when lo! proud Miriam stands

Before him and his prophecy commands.


[1] The “Feast of Tabernacles,” which lasted seven days.

THE CHALDEAN’S PROPHECY.

“Daughter of Judah! on thy brow

Thy kingly line is proudly blent

With Israel’s faith, and woman’s vow⁠—