LET the Greek his plastic clay br br Mould in human fashion, br While his own creation may br br Wake his glowing passion; br br But it is our joy to court br br Great Euphrates' torrent, br Here and there at will to sport br br In the Wat'ry current. br br Quench'd I thus my spirit's flame, br br Songs had soon resounded; br Water drawn by bards whose fame br br Pure is, may be rounded.