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of old stood in the hall,
 * And saw with silent awe and wondering
 * The Holy Grail uncovered by the king—

Hearing within himself the still voice call; So I, but newly wakened, rapt by all
 * The sweet enchantments that around me spring—
 * Beholding daily in each living thing

Love's miracle—am held in Beauty's thrall.

As Parsifal of old a knight became
 * And gave his powers to a holy quest—

All baser part consumed as by a flame—
 * So I am fain, at Love's divine behest,

To yield both heart and spirit to the claim
 * That life makes visible and manifest.