“ Glory to God ! and to that Power who
came1
came1
In filial duty, clothed with love divine,2
Which made His earthly tabernacle
shine3
shine3
Like ocean, burning with purpureal
flame :4
flame :4
Or like that Alpine mount which takes
its name5
its name5
From roseate hues ; far kenned at morn
and even,6
and even,6
In quiet times, and when the storm is
driven7
driven7
Across its nether region’s stalwart
frame.8
frame.8
Earth prompts, heaven urges—let us
seek the light,9
seek the light,9
Mindful of that pure intercourse begun10
When first our infant brows their lus-
tre won.11
tre won.11
So, like the mountain, may we glow more
bright,12
bright,12
Through unimpeded commerce with
the sun,13
the sun,13
At the approach of all-involving night.”14