Page:Felicia Hemans in The New Monthly Magazine Volume 19 1827.pdf/4



One adequate support For the calamities of mortal life Exists, one only;—an assured belief That the procession of our fate, howe'er Sad or disturb'd, is order'd by a Being Of infinite benevolence and power, Whose everlasting purposes embrace All accidents, converting them to good. .

the star-lit Seine went music swelling, Till the air thrill'd with its exulting mirth; Proudly it floated, even as if no dwelling For cares or stricken hearts were found on earth; And a glad sound the measure lightly beat, A happy chime of many-dancing feet.

For in a palace of the land that night Lamps and fresh roses and green leaves were hung, And from the painted walls a stream of light On flying forms beneath soft splendor flung: But loveliest far amidst the revel's pride Was one, the lady from the Danube-side.