The poetical works of Henry Alford :: :: University of Virginia Library

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A cloud is on them—the vision is changed—

The days of the ancient Church of Britain.

And voices of melody,
And a ring of harps, like twinkles bright,
Come over the inland sea;
Long and loud is the chant of praise—
The hallowed ages glide;
And once again the mist from the plain
Rolls up the Mendip side.