Yet he beholds Far nobler works who looks upon the ruins Of temples in the Forum here in Rome.
If God should give me power in my old age To build for Him a temple half as grand As those were in their glory, I should count My age more excellent than youth itself, And all that I have hitherto accomplished As only vanity.
VITTORIA.
I understand you.
Art is the gift of God, and must be used Unto His glory.

That in art is highest Which aims at this.

When St.Hilarion blessed The horses of Italicus, they won The race at Gaza, for his benediction O'erpowered all magic; and the people shouted That Christ had conquered Marnas.

So that art Which bears the consecration and the seal Of holiness upon it will prevail Over all others.

Those few words of yours Inspire me with new confidence to build.
What think you?
The old walls might serve, perhaps, Some purpose still.