And rise upon them with redoubled might:

For lawful power is still superior found;

When long driven back, at length it stands the ground.

He said; the Almighty, nodding, gave consent,

And peals of thunder shook the firmament.

Henceforth a series of new time began,

The mighty years in long procession ran;

Once more the god-like David was restored,

And willing nations knew their lawful lord.