the Noon of Night
And manhood came , with daring high , And brought a sweet relief ; Plenty for want , and ease for toil , And joy for all her grief . Picture No . III . Again it was the Noon of Night , The full orb 'd moon her car rolled high , And fringed with gems of silver light The azure curtains of the sky . And all the glittering host of stars , Stood marshall 'd in their bright array , While , far across the concave blue , Lay stretched the spangled milky way . And earth all beautiful and fair , Lay tranquil as a sleeping child Beneath a watchful parent 's care ; While guardian Heav 'n looked down and smiled . The trees all bathed in tears of Night , Seemed deck 'd with gems of Ophir 's gold , And lilies , in pure vestal white Their spotless fragrant leaves unfold .