Be goddess of the flood, and with me reign;

Few rivers could with you like pow'rs divide;

My crystal's clear: in me you may confide;

My heart is pure; with flow'rs I'll deck the stream,

If worthy of yourself the flood you deem;

Too happy should this honour you bestow,

And with me, 'neath the current, freely go.

Your fair companions, ev'ry one I'll make

A nymph of fountains, hill, or grove, or lake;

My pow'r is great, extending far around