Iii

No spotted serpent hisses near her shrine, That God ordained, within the heaven-lit distance, Which love hath built, with life to give assistance, Of fragrance and of song; whereover shine All of God’s stars,--so many thoughts divine:-- And at its entrance moonéd purity, Naked, keeps guard,--no eye impure shall see!-- But worshippers of beauty in the spirit, And offerers of soul, whose thoughts inherit Love’s purity.