1009 ‘Hail now on earth the glorious day,
When infidels have learnt to pray;
When heaven’s laws by reason blessed,
Are all with fondest love confessed!
When man in bliss can look above,
And see a God in all his love;
Can own with joy the mighty King,
And loud his hallelujahs sing.
Throw back the gates, ye heavenly band,
To loved ones show the spirit land;