Here Thomas of Celano's language rises to an elevation which we find in no other part of his works, closing with a picture of Francis which makes one think of the Song of Songs.[32] Of more than middle height, Francis had a delicate and kindly face, black eyes, a soft and sonorous voice.

There was in his whole person a delicacy and grace which made him infinitely lovely.

All these characteristics are found in the most ancient portraits.[33] FOOTNOTES: [1] 3 Soc., 57; cf._An.

Perus._, A.SS., p.

599.
[2] Rev.xxi.; 1 Cel., 46; 3 Soc., 57-59; _An.