Or thou, impartial Sun, with presence bright

Cheer'st the low threshold of the peasant's cell!

Not unrejoiced I see thee climb the sky

In naked splendour, clear from mist or haze,

Or cloud approaching to divert the rays,

Which even in deepest winter testify

Thy power and majesty,

Dazzling the vision that presumes to gaze.

—Well does thine aspect usher in this Day;

As aptly suits therewith that modest pace