II

To yonder shining ground;

As this pale taper's earthly spark,

      To yonder argent round;

So shows my soul before the Lamb,

      My spirit before Thee;

So in mine earthly house I am,

      To that I hope to be.

Break up the heavens, Lord! and far,

      Thro' all yon starlight keen,

Draw me, thy bride, a glittering star,

      In raiment white and clean.