But music is a mystery, and viewless
Even when present, and is less man's act,
And less within his order; for the hand
That can call forth the tones, yet cannot tell
Whither they go, or if they live or die,
When floated once beyond his feeble ear;


Erinna - The Golden Violet (1827)


But music is a mystery, and viewless Even when present, and is less man's act, And less within his order; for the hand That can call forth the tones, ...

But music is a mystery, and viewless Even when present, and is less man's act, And less within his order; for the hand That can call forth the tones, ...

But music is a mystery, and viewless Even when present, and is less man's act, And less within his order; for the hand That can call forth the tones, ...

But music is a mystery, and viewless Even when present, and is less man's act, And less within his order; for the hand That can call forth the tones, ...