Surpasses aught these elements can show.

Much she rejoiced, trusting that from that hour

Whate’er befel she could not grieve or pine;

But the Transfigured, in and out of season, 25

Appeared, and spiritual presence gained a power

Over material forms that mastered reason.

Oh, gracious Heaven, in pity make her thine!

III

But why that prayer? as if to her could come

No good but by the way that leads to bliss 30