Till earth, receding from our eyes,

Shall vanish as we soar.

FIRST PRIEST.

Recitative.

No more! Too long has justice been delay'd;

The king's commands must fully be obey'd:

Compliance with his will your peace secures;

Praise but our gods, and every good is yours.

But if, rebellious to his high command,

You spurn the favours offer'd from his hand,