There I was in the world myself alone;

No business serious seemed but one; no work

But one was found; and that did in me lurk.

D'ye ask me what? It was with clearer eyes

To see all creatures full of Deities;

Especially one's self: And to admire

The satisfaction of all true desire:

'Twas to be pleased with all that God hath done;

'Twas to enjoy even all beneath the sun:

'Twas with a steady and immediate sense