Volume 20 — A Vision.
Reading edition
A vision of our Mary, heavenly Queen,
Appeared to me in silence of the night.
Around her flowed a stream of golden light
In which she stood with sweet, celestial mien
And beauty but before by angels seen.
With rapture I beheld the blessèd sight,
That beamed upon me ravishingly bright;
And while entranced, methought her eyes serene
Did rest upon me, and a holy spell
My being thrilled with ecstasy unknown;
But darkness soon upon my senses fell,
Though not before the bliss and joy were shown
That those enjoy who with her ever dwell
In life eternal round the holy throne.
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