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Semichorus II.

Solemn, and slow, and serene, and bright,

Leading the Day and outspeeding the Night,
With the powers of a world of perfect light.

Semichorus I.

We whirl, singing loud, round the gathering sphere,

Till the trees, and the beasts, and the clouds appear
From its chaos made calm by love, not fear.

Semichorus II.

We encircle the ocean and mountains of earth,

And the happy forms of its death and birth
Change to the music of our sweet mirth.

Chorus of Hours and Spirits.

Break the dance, and scatter the song,

Let some depart, and some remain,
Wherever we fly we lead along
In leashes, like starbeams, soft yet strong,
The clouds that are heavy with love's sweet rain.