We looked for nought; we met unsought:

We met, ascending toward the Throne.

XI.

Life of my better life! this day with thee

I stand on earthly life's supremest tower;

Heavenward across the far infinity

With thee I gaze in awe, yet gaze in power.

Love first, then Fame, illumed that bygone night:

How little knew I then of God or man!

Now breaks the morn eternal, broad and bright;