“I thank thee for the comeliness of this earth,” said Ariel.
“Give me power to rule my fellow-men.”
“Give me knowledge to win thy love.”
“Give me honor, and obedience, with fear—”
“Give me humility, and trust, with faith—”
—“and may my will be a law unto many.”
—“and may my walk be good in thy sight.”
“Father, I thank thee for these limbs; this body, so perfect in its make—”
“Father, I thank thee for this life, so full of all excellence—”
—“clothe it with majesty.”