'Tis gone, that bright and orbed blaze,
Fast fading from our wistful gaze;
You mantling cloud has hid from sight
The last faint pulse of quivering light.
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Just astounding. Real depth for an uptight christian holy man.
I've said it before but it is true- -this man can write a well-turned phrase or two! ! ! - - - - 'Tis gone, that bright and orbed blaze, Fast fading from our wistful gaze; You mantling cloud has hid from sight The last faint pulse of quivering light.