Indian, Paynim, Moslem, Jew—

All have their dreams of Heaven.

The Moslem dreams of a green, fair clime,

Lit up by the sun’s broad beams,

Where flowers gaze down at their own bright forms

In still transparent streams;

Where soft winds sigh, and gay birds sing,

In tones so sweetly clear;

Where palm groves rustle cool and still,

And bright-eyed Houries cheer;