Of this imperial palace for thy sons;

Of this proud, populous, well policied,

Though boundless habitation, plann’d by Thee:

Whose several clans their several climates suit;

And transposition, doubtless, would destroy.

Or, oh! indulge, immortal King, indulge

A title, less august indeed, but more

Endearing; ah! how sweet in human ears!

Sweet in our ears, and triumph in our hearts!

Father of immortality to man! 2260