Sun, moon and stars in wondrous splendor,

And mortal man, a bit of sod,

Reveals the handiwork of God.

Howe'er there is one work divine,

Excels all others of my rhyme,

The making of a world like this,

Sent circling through so vast a space;

Bright worlds above in glory streaming,

Can not compare with this remaining.

It claims all Heaven's admiration,