Yea, oft the Thunderer pity takes,

And here the hissing lightning slakes.

The incense was to heaven dear,

Not as a perfume, but a tear!

And stars show lovely in the night,

But as they seem the tears of light.

Ope, then, mine eyes, your double sluice,

And practise so your noblest use;

For others too can see, or sleep,

But only human eyes can weep.