Synopsis

With splendor that all former glory eclipsed, Shone hell's vast council--hall; a wondrous blaze Of sun--fired diamond. With astonishment struck,-- From outer darkness entering,--suddenly paused The great Arch--Fiend, to gaze. From roof to floor,-- From floor to roof,--from side to side, he glanced: Again from floor to roof,--from roof to floor,-- From side to side, he turned: in wonder lost, To see heaven's brightness there. With no less joy, Wonder, and triumph, the whole host looked round,