Came all our lights and blessings down,--
Who this devoted, favored land
Dost with thy choicest mercy crown!
2To Learning and to Knowledge reared--
We dedicate with prayer and praise
This edifice, to thee, revered
Above all gods, through endless days!
3Accept the offering--deign to dwell
With thy confiding children here;
The shades of Ignorance dispel,--