May in a crown of radiance stream
Upon the brow most meet for this ineffable boon;
And straightway shall we bow, as meaner things.
Before the elected one thou coverest with thy wings.
Saviour and Son!
Now whilst we kneel before thy shrine,
О let thine hand omnipotent put forth a sign
To mark that chosen one,
Whom with the symbol of thine agony
Thou, glorified, shalt will to glorify;
Who, girding Peter's sword upon his thigh,
Shall, in their terrible array.
Lead forth thine armed hosts to victory,
And to the Pagan rebel's gaze.
The banner of thy sovereign realm display;
And earth's frail son shall bow his crest
Before the man upon whose favoured breast
The emblem of thy cross is seen to blaze.
After prayers they left the sanctuary. The arch-commander bade them, after a short respite, return to the choir, and pray to God again to enlighten the priests and members of the council.
They went to enjoy the evening breeze,—some seated themselves under the piazza, others were walking through
