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 : is too calm to be a dream,

Too gravely sweet, too full of power, Prayer changed to praise this very hour!
 * Yes, heard and answered! though it seem

Beyond the hope of yesterday, Beyond the faith that dared to pray, Yet not beyond the love that heard, And not beyond the faithful word On which each trembling prayer may rest And win the answer truly best.


 * Yes, heard and answered! sought and found!

I breathe a golden atmosphere Of solemn joy, and seem to hear
 * Within, above, and all around,

The chime of deep cathedral bells, An early herald peal that tells A glorious Easter-tide begun; While yet are sparkling in the sun Large raindrops of the night storm passed, And days of Lent are gone at last.