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O'er its high alter pour'd the rising sun Its first and gentlest beams, his lustre shone Like a celestial halo round a shrine Where rested sacred relics. A herald of future glory seemed it there, Winged with the light and peace of purer worlds To which their hopes are tending who there dwell, Apart from earth, to be the nearer heaven.
Scarce did the "melody of starry orbs" Subside in day, ere at that altar stood Enrobed for sacrifice with snow white cowl, The Priest and recluse, while like an angel band, Rang'd in their stalls, the white robed choir monks stand. It was a solemn hour, befitting scenes, Worthy His eye and ear who saw and heard The saintly office with each one fulfill'd.