...Madeleine's fair breast, As down she knelt for Heaven's grace and boon; Rose-bloom fell on her hands, together prest. And on her silver cross, soft amethyst,...splendid angel, newly drest, Save wings, for heaven. Her vespers done. Of all its wreathed pearls her hair she frees; Unclasps her warmed jewels one by...

...Madeline's fair breast, As down she knelt for heaven's grace and boon; Rose-bloom fell on her hands, together prest And on her silver cross soft amethyst, And on her hair a glory, like a saint ... He liked to paraphrase: As Mary knelt to pray, the cold moon coming through the stained-glass window...