Lo! how the earth responds to thy caresses,
And how in praise of thee the wild birds sing!
Look down on us from thy so lofty sphere,
Wrap and enfold us in thine ardent rays:
Yea, glorious God, we hail thy presence here,
Soul of the Sun, we yield thee thanks and praise!
Lord of the Stars and Skies,
King of the Earth and Sea,
List while our anthems rise,
In praise of Thee!