In ways immoral? The stars call thee back;
And, if obey’d their counsel, set thee right.
This prospect vast, what is it?—Weigh’d aright,
’Tis Nature’s system of divinity,
And every student of the Night inspires.
’Tis elder Scripture, writ by God’s own hand:
Scripture authentic! uncorrupt by man.
Lorenzo! with my radius (the rich gift
Of thought nocturnal!) I’ll point out to thee
Its various lessons; some that may surprise 650