And when Amphion, built the Theban Wall,
The Stones, by Magick Power, obey'd his Call.
So Ancient, even in Egypt's pristine State,
Recorded Architecture, has its Date.
Since thus, my Lord; what Gods and Kings inspire,
What bids my Bosom glow with arduous Fire;
This Noble Art, disdain not to protect;
If not the Art, at least the Architect.
If Art, or Nature, form'd me what I am;
If one or both, assisted in the Plan,