And that best gift of heaven hath fallen on them;

Abundant recompense for every want.

—Stoop from your height, ye proud, and copy these!

Who, in their noiseless dwelling-place, can hear

The voice of wisdom whispering scripture texts

For the mind's government, or temper's peace;

And recommending for their mutual need,

Forgiveness, patience, hope, and charity!"

"Much was I pleased," the grey-haired Wanderer said,

"When to those shining fields our notice first