Hung round its top, on wings that changed their hues at will.

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Clouds do not name those Visitants; they were

The very Angels whose authentic lays,

Sung from that heavenly ground in middle air,

Made known the spot where piety should raise

A holy Structure to the Almighty's praise.

Resplendent Apparition! if in vain

My ears did listen, 'twas enough to gaze;

And watch the slow departure of the train,