“AS IS THE SILVER NIGHT”
Reading edition
As is the silver night Upon the sombre sea, In ecstasy of might Art thou to me. As are the stars beyond Aught compass or control, As glittering diamond, So thy pure soul. As doth the throstle tell His mystery complete, Such is thy subtle spell, Yet oh! how sweet! So cam’st thou unto me Love’s mystic wand to wield; Then I, who would be free, Did gladly yield.