His offspring;....”

that is, by creation.

“Who, bland to men,

Propitious signs displays, and to their tasks

Arouses. For these signs in heaven He fixed,

The constellations spread, and crowned the year

With stars; to show to men the seasons’ tasks,

That all things may proceed in order sure.

Him ever first, Him last too, they adore:

Hail Father, marvel great—great boon to men.”