Nymphs in the watery sphere that move,

Or angels in their orbs above,

The wingèd chariot of the light,

Or the slow silent wheels of night,

The shade which from the swifter sun

Doth in a circular motion run,

Or souls that their eternal rest do keep,

Make far less noise than Celia’s breath in sleep.

But if the Angel, which inspires

This subtle flame with active fires,