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Viol.The songs of Paradise, But that our savage rocks and gloomy night So ill agree with peaceful soothing bliss.

Ter. No blessed spirits in these evil days Hymn, thro' the stilly darkness, strains of grace.

Aur. Nay list; it comes again. (Voices heard nearer.)

Ter. The mingled sound comes nearer, and betrays Voices of mortal men.

Viol.In such sweet harmony! I never heard the like.

Aur. They must be good and holy who can utter Such heavenly sounds.

Bast.I've surely heard before This solemn chorus chaunted by the knights, The holy brothers of Jerusalem. It is a carrol sung by them full oft, When saved from peril dire of flood or field.

Aur. The Knights of blest St. John from Palestine! Alas! why feel I thus? knowing too well They cannot bring the tidings I would hear. (Chorus rises again very near.)

Viol. List, list! they've gain'd the summit of the cliff: They are at hand; their voices are distinct; Yea, ev'n the words they sing.