The light of prophecy reflected lies.

The mystic vision of the Apocalypse

Thy pen of fire sublimely did record:

But most we love His lessons from thy lips—

John, thou beloved disciple of the Lord!

II.—MERCY’S DREAM.

Like thee to dream, by angel-wings unshaded!

The starry crown hangs o’er thy meek young head,

Flinging a glory round thee, like the braided

And brilliant tints by a rich sunset shed.