Short of its mark, defective, though divine.
Still more—this theme is man’s, and man’s alone;
Their vast appointments reach it not: they see
On earth a bounty not indulged on high;
And downward look for heaven’s superior praise! 440
First-born of ether! high in fields of light!
View man, to see the glory of your God!
Could angels envy, they had envied here;
And some did envy; and the rest, though gods,
Yet still gods unredeem’d (their triumphs man,