But now we come with stone to boast before all men,
And terrify not only Europeans, but also
Asians, Americans, and savage Africans.
Thus holy Christendom is glorified;
Establishing its seats amidst the savage heathen.
We praise the Great Director, and say with one another:
'Augustus's dominion, nor conquering Alexander,
Nor Cæsar's mighty genius, has ever had the glory
To lay a corner-stone at earth's extremest end!'