Glory is the shadow of virtue.

Glory is the shadow of virtue.

The glory of Him who
Hung His masonry pendant on naught, when the world He created.

The glory of Him who
Hung His masonry pendant on naught, when the world He created.

For glory gives herself only to those who have always dreamed of her.

For glory gives herself only to those who have always dreamed of her.

Who track the steps of Glory to the grave.

Who track the steps of Glory to the grave.

Glory follows virtue as if it were its shadow.

Glory follows virtue as if it were its shadow.

Glory paid to our ashes comes too late.

Glory paid to our ashes comes too late.

Like madness is the glory of this life
As this pomp shows to a little oil and root.

Like madness is the glory of this life
As this pomp shows to a little oil and root.

The glory dies not, and the grief is past.

The glory dies not, and the grief is past.

Glory is fleeting, but obscurity is forever.

Glory is fleeting, but obscurity is forever.