’Tis He that taught the lark, from earth upspringing,

To warble forth his matin strain;

And the pure stream, in liquid gushes singing,

Gladly to bless the thirsty plain;

And from the laden bee, when homeward winging

Its tuneful flight doth not disdain,

To hear the song of praise.

There’s not a voice in Nature, but is telling

(If we will hear that voice aright,)

How much, when human hearts with love are swelling,