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I saw them—the mighty of ages departed— The dead were around me that night on the hill: From their eyes, as they passed, a cold radiance they darted, —There was light on my soul, but my heart's blood was chill.

I saw what man looks on, and dies—but my spirit Was strong, and triumphantly liv'd thro' that hour; And as from the grave, I awoke to inherit A flame all immortal, a voice, and a power! Day burst on that rock with the purple cloud crested, And high Cader Idris rejoiced in the sun; —But oh! what new glory all nature invested, When the sense which gives soul to her beauty was won!