THE SEEN AND THE UNSEEN.

Dazzling the bewildered vision, More than princely pomp we see: What the blaze of the Alhambra, Dome of emerald, to thee?

Heir of glory,

What is that to thee and me?

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Farthest cities pour their riches, Farthest empires muster here, Art her jubilee proclaiming

To the nations far and near. From the crowd in wonder gazing,

Science claims the prostrate knee; This her temple, diamond- blazing, Shrine of her idolatry.

Heir of glory,

What is that to thee and me?

Listen to her tale of wonder,

Of her plastic, potent spell; " Tis a big and braggart story, Yet she tells it fair and well. She the gifted, gay magician, Mistress of earth, air, and sea This majestic apparition, Offspring of her sorcery Heir of glory,

What is that to thee and me?

What to that for which we're waiting, Is this glittering earthly toy? Heavenly glory, holy splendour, Sum of grandeur, sum of joy.