52 LEXICON OF 
Signification . . Luminous. 
Emblem Superb Lily 
Sentiment .... Splendor. 
The sun in splendor rises 
To bless us with its light ; 
He sets in splendor richer, 
When coming is the night. 
The evening stars shine o’er us, 
With brightness all their own, 
While Luna’s gentle presence 
Fills her majestic throne, — ■ 
And sheds her beams of silver 
Like light from beauty’s eyes ; 
She lights the lovely valleys 
And the o’er-arching skies. 
Alas ! that all this beauty 
Is borrowed! every ray 
Keflected here so sweetly, 
Shines from the King of day. 
So those who worship beauties, 
Will learn this lesson soon ; 
Some shine with borrowed splendor, 
As ever does the moon. 
