Or born of mighty Rhea’s love.

Holy name, that sounds so dear

To that ancient Rhea’s ear.

Thee the old Assyrians [read Syrians] all

The thrice-wept Adonis call.

To thee for name has Egypt given

The holy horned moon of heaven [Osiris].

Thou the serpent-god of Greece

The all reverenced Adam thou of Samothrace.

Thee the Lydians, Phrygians thee,