To dwell—the Neighbour of the Thunder,

The Borderer of the Star!

Be hers above a voice to raise

Like those bright hosts in yonder sphere,

Who, while they move, their Maker praise,

And lead around the wreathèd year!

To solemn and eternal things

We dedicate her lips sublime!—

To fan—as hourly on she swings

The silent plumes of Time!—